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  • Q:

    Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a medical condition caused by the drug heparin. It results from antibodies binding to the drug, and these antibody-heparin complexes result in hyper-activation of platelets within the body. Which of the following would be an outcome of HIT?

     

    A

    Increased metabolic activity of the heart

    B

    Decreased number of blood clots

    C

    Increased susceptibility of infection

    D

    None of the above



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