Which patient factor increases the risk for bleeding during anticoagulant therapy?

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Recent major surgery results in damage to blood vessels.When blood vessels lose their integrity,bleeding results.It takes some time for blood vessels to heal after surgery,during which time the patient remains at risk for bleeding.When the patient is also given a drug that reduces blood clotting before all blood vessels have completely healed,the risk for bleeding is greatly increased.

Which Patient Factor Increases the Risk for Bleeding During Anticoagulant