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He learned more about the patient: A 77 year old female with a past medical history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia presented to the ED at around 0520 after waking up at 0400 with 10/10 chest heaviness radiating to both arms. There was a 100% proximal LAD occlusion that was opened and stented. The cath lab was activated.