A patient with a fibrinolytic deficiency would:
A) Be prone to increased lysis
B) Have increased levels of plasminogen
C) Have abnormal screening tests (PT and APTT)
D) Be prone to increased clotting

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A fibrinolytic deficiency would result in decreased ability to break down clots, leading to an increased risk of clot formation. Therefore, the patient would be prone to increased clotting.

A Patient with a Fibrinolytic Deficiency Would