145. A patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed unfractionated heparin. From a medicinal perspective, what is the technical pathophysiological mechanism of heparin?
A.
Directly dissolves existing clots.
B.
Enhances the activity of antithrombin, thereby inhibiting various coagulation factors (e.g., thrombin, Factor Xa).
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C.
Inhibits platelet aggregation.
D.
Blocks Vitamin K epoxide reductase.
📖 Additional Information
Directly dissolves existing clots.
Enhances the activity of antithrombin, thereby inhibiting various coagulation factors (e.g., thrombin, Factor Xa).
