Patients who have conditions that predispose them to the formation of blood clots include patients who have atrial fibrillation, patients who have undergone heart valve replacement, and patients with certain genetic disorders. Patients who have a history of blood clot formation such as those who have had a stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are also likely to
form new clots and are usually treated with:
A) vitamin K.
B) anticoagulants.
C) a diet rich in green leafy vegetables.
D) blood pressure medications.
B
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