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Extended International Normalized Ratio testing intervals for warfarin‐treated patients

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Essentials Warfarin typically requires International Normalized Ratio (INR) testing at least every 4 weeks. We implemented extended INR testing for stable warfarin patients in six anticoagulation clinics. Use of extended… Click to show full abstract

Essentials Warfarin typically requires International Normalized Ratio (INR) testing at least every 4 weeks. We implemented extended INR testing for stable warfarin patients in six anticoagulation clinics. Use of extended INR testing increased from 41.8% to 69.3% over the 3 year study. Use of extended INR testing appeared safe and effective.

Keywords: extended inr; extended international; international normalized; normalized ratio; inr testing

Journal Title: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Year Published: 2018

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