Which anticoagulant is preferred in a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?

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argatroban

Explanation:

HIT is a severe reaction to heparin that causes thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. Argatroban, a direct thrombin inhibitor, is used as an alternative anticoagulant because it does not react with heparin antibodies.

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