Patients that would benefit from prophylactic administration of anticoagulants include all of the following except:

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Prophylactic administration of anticoagulants is not typically indicated in patients with ventricular fibrillation, as this condition is not associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. However, anticoagulants may be indicated in certain patients with ventricular fibrillation who also have other risk factors for thrombosis, such as previous thromboembolism or the presence of an implanted device (e.g. pacemaker or defibrillator). The other choices listed are all conditions or risk factors that are associated with an increased risk of thrombosis and may therefore benefit from prophylactic anticoagulation.

Patients That Would Benefit from Prophylactic Administration of Anticoagulants Include