Question

A 60-year-old man on long-term warfarin for atrial fibrillation is found to have an INR of 7.5. He has no evidence of active bleeding. According to NICE CKS guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer Vitamin K 1-5mg orally

Answer

Administer Vitamin K 1-5mg by slow IV injection

Answer

Stop warfarin for 2 days and recheck INR

Answer

Administer fresh frozen plasma (FFP)

Answer

Administer prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC)

Practice question

A 60-year-old man on long-term warfarin for atrial fibrillation is found to have an INR of 7.5. He has no evidence of active bleeding. According to NICE CKS guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management?