A 78-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation on warfarin therapy is scheduled for a tooth extraction. According to the British Committee ...

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A 78-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation on warfarin therapy is scheduled for a tooth extraction. According to the British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH), what is recommended if her INR is

Accepted Answer

Proceed with the extraction without adjusting warfarin, and ensure local haemostatic measures

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Stop warfarin 5 days before procedure

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Administer prothrombin complex concentrate

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Bridging therapy with low molecular weight heparin for all minor procedures

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Cancel the procedure immediately

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation

A 78-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation on warfarin therapy is scheduled for a tooth extraction. According to the British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH), what is recommended if her INR is <4?