Samuel, a 55 year-old was found unconscious in a park. The ambulance arrived shortly, CPR was performed,  however, the hospital ER team reported him as DOA (dead on arrival). His autopsy revealed a blockage of the left anterior interventricular descending (LAD) artery. Why LAD artery blockage can have serious consequences? What are the possible treatment options available for patients with blockage of LAD?

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