Question

A 70-year-old patient on long-term warfarin for atrial fibrillation (target INR 2.0-3.0) has an INR of 6.5 but no bleeding. According to NICE CKS guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer oral Vitamin K 1-5mg

Answer

Stop warfarin for 1-2 days and recheck INR

Answer

Administer IV Vitamin K 1-3mg

Answer

Administer Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

Answer

Continue warfarin at current dose and recheck INR in 1 week

Practice question

A 70-year-old patient on long-term warfarin for atrial fibrillation (target INR 2.0-3.0) has an INR of 6.5 but no bleeding. According to NICE CKS guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management?