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Which of the Following Would Be a Long-Term Goal

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Which of the following would be a long-term goal?


Definitions:

Activated Factor XII

A component of the blood clotting cascade that initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation upon activation.

Thrombus

A blood clot that forms within a blood vessel and remains there, which can obstruct blood flow.

Embolus

A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.

Prostacyclin

A potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation produced by the endothelial cells of blood vessels.

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