Correction of overanticoagulation

(Circ 2021;143:e72)

  • Risk from major bleeding must be weighed against risk of valve thrombosis
  • Not bleeding: if INR 5–10, withhold warfarin
  • Bleeding: PCC (or FFP); reversal agent for DOACs; ± low-dose (1 mg) vit K IV if on VKA