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A patient with a recent history of deep vein thrombosis is at risk for which of the following complications?
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Myocardial infarction
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Aortic dissection
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Stroke
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Correct answer Pulmonary embolism
Rationale
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can dislodge and travel to the lungs, causing a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. While DVTs can be very dangerous, they are not directly associated with the other complications listed.
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