Use of anticoagulants in acute myocardial infarction
affords the following benefit(s):
A. Reduces short-term mortality
B. Prevents thrombus extension and subsequent attack
C. Prevents venous thromboembolism
D. All of the above

1 Answer

Answer :

C. Prevents venous thromboembolism

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