A patient is traveling to Southeast Asia on vacation and has come into the clinic to review their medications. They are healthy with only mild hypertension that is well controlled. They ask about getting "a shot" to prevent blood clots like their friend did before international travel. The correct response would be to:

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For a healthy individual with well-controlled hypertension and no significant history of blood clots, the risk of developing a blood clot during travel is low. The best approach is to educate the patient on preventive measures such as staying hydrated, moving around during the flight, and possibly wearing compression stockings if they are at somewhat higher risk or concerned. Medical prophylaxis with anticoagulants like low-molecular-weight heparin or warfarin is generally reserved for individuals with a high risk of thrombosis.

A Patient Is Traveling to Southeast Asia on Vacation and Has