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Introduction The low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) enoxaparin is recommended by the European Society of Cardiology as an antithrombotic agent for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) (class I level A indication in the treatment of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction [MI] along with thrombolytic therapy and class IIa level B recommendation in the treatment of ACS without ST elevation).1,2 A dosing strategy of 1 mg/kg twice daily is recommended as higher doses have been shown to result in increased bleeding without further clinical benefit.3 Weight-adjusted dose reduction is advised in patients >75 years and in those with