Question

A 70 year old man on Warfarin for atrial fibrillation attends for routine review. His INR today is 7 but he has no bleeding. What is the most appropriate management according to UK anticoagulation guidance?

Accepted Answer

Omit Warfarin and give oral vitamin K; increase monitoring

Answer

Continue his usual Warfarin dose

Answer

Immediately reverse fully with prothrombin complex concentrate

Answer

Switch to aspirin only

Answer

Ignore the result if he feels well

Practice question

A 70 year old man on Warfarin for atrial fibrillation attends for routine review. His INR today is 7 but he has no bleeding. What is the most appropriate management according to UK anticoagulation guidance?