A patient with postoperative hemorrhage admits taking, but not reporting, multiple dietary supplements. Which dietary supplement does the provider identify as a likely contributor to the patient's bleeding?

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Ginkgo biloba has blood-thinning properties, which can increase the risk of bleeding, especially in patients undergoing surgery or taking other blood-thinning medications.

A Patient with Postoperative Hemorrhage Admits Taking, but Not Reporting