Question

A 72-year-old woman is taking Warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Her INR is 8.5. She has no signs of bleeding. What is the most appropriate management according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Give oral Vitamin K 1-5mg and stop Warfarin temporarily

Answer

Admit to hospital for observation

Answer

Give intravenous Vitamin K 5mg

Answer

Stop Warfarin and repeat INR in 24 hours

Answer

Stop Warfarin and restart when INR <5.0

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman is taking Warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Her INR is 8.5. She has no signs of bleeding. What is the most appropriate management according to NICE guidelines?