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A 67-year-old man presents to the office with complaints of abdominal pain. A trial of proton pump inhibitors that was started 5 weeks ago failed to alleviate the pain, which is described as dull, cramping, and worse during meals. The patient’s medical history is unremarkable. Physical examination is normal except for tenderness in the epigastric region. Endoscopy reveals an eroding gastric ulcer in the proximal part of the greater curvature of the stomach overlying a large pulsating artery. Which of the following arteries is most likely visible?

A. Common hepatic artery

B. Left gastric artery

C. Right gastro-omental artery

D. Left gastro-omental artery

E. Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery

F. Cystic artery

G. Gastroduodenal artery

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