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A 63-year-old female with a recent myocardial infarction presents with worsening abdominal pain. She was initially managed with NPO status, IV antibiotics, and anticoagulation following a CT angiography that revealed an occlusion at the origin of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). Twenty-four hours later, there are no signs of peritonitis or hemodynamic instability, but her abdominal pain has intensified. What is the next best step in management?