Question

A 63-year-old woman on warfarin (target INR 2-3) for AF presents with an INR of 7.2 and minor gum bleeding. She is haemodynamically stable. What is the best management?

Accepted Answer

Withhold warfarin; give 1-2 mg oral vitamin K

Answer

Withhold warfarin; give 5 mg IV vitamin K

Answer

Continue warfarin at reduced dose

Answer

Withhold warfarin; arrange urgent PCC

Answer

Stop warfarin permanently

Practice question

A 63-year-old woman on warfarin (target INR 2-3) for AF presents with an INR of 7.2 and minor gum bleeding. She is haemodynamically stable. What is the best management?