A young patient developed unprovoked DVT for which he was started on LMWH and acitrom. LMWH should be continued:
a. For 5 days
b. For 5 days or until INR is between 2–3 for atleast 24 hours, whichever is longer
c. Until the INR is between 2–3
d. For 7 days
Isha@2663 Answered question August 16, 2024
B. For 5 days or until INR is between 2–3 for at least 24 hours, whichever is longer
This approach ensures that adequate anticoagulation is maintained until the warfarin therapy has reached a therapeutic level and the patient is fully transitioned to oral anticoagulation.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 16, 2024