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Why is heparin a priority medication?: An essential tool in acute care

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Over a century after its discovery, heparin remains a cornerstone of acute medicine due to its rapid and effective anticoagulant properties. This injectable medication is a priority due to its speed, precise mechanism of action, and the availability of a specific reversal agent, which provides critical control in life-threatening scenarios.