The action of Enoxaparin is primarily characterized by which ratio?
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Correct answer: Oral Vitamin K and holding Warfarin doses
LMWHs like Enoxaparin have a higher ratio of anti-Factor Xa activity to anti-Factor IIa (thrombin) activity, usually around 3:1. This is because shorter heparin chains are less efficient at forming the ternary complex needed to inhibit thrombin.
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