A 72-year-old man is found to have an asymptomatic 7-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm. Surgical repair has been recommended. In the ensuing evaluation, it is determined that he suffers from severe progressive angina. He has not had a recent myocardial infarction and he is not currently in heart failure. Which of the following is the most prudent course of action?
A. Evaluate him for coronary revascularization before aneurysmal repair
B. Leave him alone and not plan to do anything for his asymptomatic aneurysm
C. Operate his aneurysm under cardiopulmonary bypass
D. Treat him with diuretics and beta-blockers before surgery
E. Wait at least 6 months before doing the surgery
A. Evaluate him for coronary revascularization before aneurysmal repair
B. Leave him alone and not plan to do anything for his asymptomatic aneurysm
C. Operate his aneurysm under cardiopulmonary bypass
D. Treat him with diuretics and beta-blockers before surgery
E. Wait at least 6 months before doing the surgery