Question

A patient taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation has a routine INR check which comes back as 6.5. They have no signs of bleeding. According to NICE CKS guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Stop warfarin, give oral Vitamin K 1-5mg, repeat INR in 24h

Answer

Stop warfarin, give IV Vitamin K 5mg, repeat INR in 24h

Answer

Stop warfarin, administer Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC)

Answer

Reduce warfarin dose, repeat INR in 3 days

Answer

Continue warfarin, repeat INR tomorrow

Practice question

A patient taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation has a routine INR check which comes back as 6.5. They have no signs of bleeding. According to NICE CKS guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management?