Following a standard, uncomplicated primary total hip arthroplasty in a patient with absolutely no prior history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and no known hypercoagulable genetic state, what is the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) strongly endorsed pharmaceutical agent for routine, standard-risk VTE prophylaxis?

Following a standard, uncomplicated primary total hip arthroplasty in a patient with absolutely no prior history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and no known hypercoagulable genetic state, what is the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) strongly endorsed pharmaceutical agent for routine, standard-risk VTE prophylaxis?

A Intravenous unfractionated heparin administered via continuous weight-based pump.
B Lifelong high-dose warfarin therapy meticulously monitored to target an INR of 3.5.
C The mandatory preoperative placement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter.
D Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or a standard dose of a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH).
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