A type of medication useful for preventing venous thrombus is
a. anticoagulant.
b. low-molecular-weight heparin.
c. intravenous thrombolytics.
d. percutaneous angiography.
B
Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is effective for the prevention of venous thrombosis, as well as prevention of extension or recurrence.
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