Unfractionated Heparin Is Commonly Monitored by the

question 17

Multiple Choice

Unfractionated heparin is commonly monitored by the

• A)PT.
• B)partial thromboplastin time (PTT).
• C)thrombin time (TT).
• D)kinetic fibrinogen.

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Evidence-Based Medicine

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Mechanistic Model

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