Question 175 · LEK · Pulmonary embolism
In the acute phase of pulmonary embolism the following can be used except for:
- A. low-molecular-weight heparin.
- B. recombinant tissue plasminogen activator.
- C. acetylsalicylic acid.
- D. coagulation factor Xa inhibitors.
- E. unfractionated heparin.
Hint
Distinguish anticoagulant and thrombolytic therapy from antiplatelet therapy in venous thrombosis.
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