All of the following are associated with an increased risk of thrombosis except:
a. High high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
b. Increased homocysteine
c. Immobilization of extremities
d. Increased high-sensitivity C-reactive protein
ANS: A
High HDL cholesterol is actually believed to be protective (the so-called good cholesterol). All the other listed findings are risk factors for thrombosis.
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