In a patient with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT),anticoagulant therapy is typically initiated with _____ to achieve rapid control of clotting,and then switched over to _____ for long-term management or prevention of DVT.

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Heparin is typically used to achieve rapid control of clotting in acute DVT, as it has a faster onset of action than oral anticoagulants. Once the clot is stabilized, the patient is typically switched over to oral anticoagulants for long-term management or prevention of DVT.

In a Patient with Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT),anticoagulant Therapy