Blockage of a blood vessel by a part of a thrombus that is circulating in the blood is known as a(n):
A. stent
B. thromboembolism
C. embolus
D. aggregate
b
Rationale: A thromboembolism is the blockage of a blood vessel by the part of a thrombus that has broken away from its formation site and is circulating in the blood. LMWHs are more effective than standard heparin in preventing and treating venous thromboembolism, such as deep venous thrombosis.
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