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What Is The Target Level Of INR Before Undergoing General Surgery?
sir,
for a patient on t.acitrom for post mvr ( ttk chitra valve).assymptomatic at present .now posted for hysterectomy.inr is 1.33.how long should i stop acitrom.should i give heparin.what is the target for patient undergoing general surgery
for a patient on t.acitrom for post mvr ( ttk chitra valve).assymptomatic at present .now posted for hysterectomy.inr is 1.33.how long should i stop acitrom.should i give heparin.what is the target for patient undergoing general surgery
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should stop acitrom before surgery. INR should be around 1 at the time of surgery. After surgery you should start your anticoagulant. INR should be maintained between 2 and 3 afterwards. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should stop acitrom before surgery. INR should be around 1 at the time of surgery. After surgery you should start your anticoagulant. INR should be maintained between 2 and 3 afterwards. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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