A 76-year-old on warfarin for AF presents with an upper GI bleed and haemodynamic instability. INR is 4.2. What is the most appropriate reversal strat...

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A 76-year-old on warfarin for AF presents with an upper GI bleed and haemodynamic instability. INR is 4.2. What is the most appropriate reversal strategy?

Accepted Answer

Prothrombin complex concentrate plus IV vitamin K

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Vitamin K 1 mg IV only

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Fresh frozen plasma only

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Stop warfarin and observe

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Oral vitamin K 10 mg only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Warfarin-associated bleeding

A 76-year-old on warfarin for AF presents with an upper GI bleed and haemodynamic instability. INR is 4.2. What is the most appropriate reversal strategy?