A patient of rheumatic hea disease with mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation is on oral warfarin. On one OPD visit, his INR is found to be 6. What is the action to be taken?
Correct Answer: Stop warfarin, and review
Description: People living with RHD need to be on medication to reduce the risk of blood clots which can cause stroke. Medication may be needed if you have a hea valve replacement operation or an abnormal hea rhythm (atrial fibrillation). The most common anticoagulation medicine is called warfarin An INR range of 2.0 to 3.0 is generally an effective therapeutic range for people taking warfarin for disorders such as atrial fibrillation or a blood clot in the leg or lung. If InR increases stop anti coagulation Medication and review the patient Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 435
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