Mr AJ, a 75-year-old patient receiving warfarin to prevent DVT, comes to the clinic with an INR of 12, despite taking the same dose of the drug. There is no evidence of bleeding. He was previously well controlled on warfarin. ...Read more
Mr AJ, a 75-year-old patient receiving warfarin to prevent DVT, comes to the clinic with an INR of 12, despite taking the same dose of the drug. There is no evidence of bleeding. He was previously well controlled on warfarin. What should be done?
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1. Blood components may be given during a transfusion to help stop your bleeding. Blood components are the parts of blood that help it to clot. Examples are: Plasma, clotting factors, and platelets. 2. Vitamin K may be given to decrease your INR and bleeding.
1. Blood components may be given during a transfusion to help stop your bleeding. Blood components are the parts of blood that help it to clot. Examples are: Plasma, clotting factors, and platelets. 2. Vitamin K may be given to decrease your INR and bleeding.
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