What is the test commonly used to monitor the high heparin doses used in cardiac bypass surgery?

a. PTT
b. Prothrombin time
c. Thrombin clotting time
d. Fibrinogen


ANS: A
The high heparin doses used in cardiac bypass surgery can be monitored using the PTT.

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