Warfarin to be stopped__ days before surgery
Correct Answer: 4 to 5 days
Description: Warfarin should be stopped 4 to 5 days before surgery. clinical implication : to replenish coagulation factors. Monitor PT with INR* , aPTT,ACT. In emergency cases, give Inj.vitamin K., if bleeding continues give FFP,croprecipitate transfusions.
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