Question

A 62-year-old man on Warfarin for atrial fibrillation presents with haematemesis. His INR is 7.0 and haemoglobin is 80 g/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management of his anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Stop Warfarin and give intravenous vitamin K with prothrombin complex concentrate

Answer

Continue Warfarin and monitor

Answer

Stop Warfarin and give oral vitamin K only

Answer

Switch from Warfarin to Aspirin immediately

Answer

Do nothing until endoscopy is completed

Practice question

A 62-year-old man on Warfarin for atrial fibrillation presents with haematemesis. His INR is 7.0 and haemoglobin is 80 g/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management of his anticoagulation?