Question

A 72-year-old woman on warfarin for atrial fibrillation presents with a large intracranial haemorrhage confirmed on CT. Her INR is 3.5 and she is drowsy. What is the most appropriate management of her anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Administer intravenous vitamin K and prothrombin complex concentrate

Answer

Stop warfarin and observe only

Answer

Give vitamin K orally

Answer

Switch her to a DOAC immediately

Answer

Reduce warfarin dose but continue treatment

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman on warfarin for atrial fibrillation presents with a large intracranial haemorrhage confirmed on CT. Her INR is 3.5 and she is drowsy. What is the most appropriate management of her anticoagulation?