What to be concerned: Warfarin in AF Patients

Abstract

Background Behind : Atrial fibrillation is arrhythmia heart most frequent that increases risk of stroke due to formation thromboembolism. Warfarin still Lots used as therapy anticoagulation, however own index therapeutic narrow And risk significant bleeding. Case : A patient with atrial fibrillation requires therapy anticoagulation term long For stroke prevention. Warfarin is chosen as therapy with monitoring strict International Normalized Ratio (INR) for reach effect optimal anticoagulation. During therapy is required evaluation periodically to factors that influence INR, including interaction medicine, diet, and compliance patient . Results : Regular INR monitoring with a therapeutic target of 2.0 –3.0 capable lower risk thromboembolism at a time minimize incident bleeding. Adjustment the right dose And order like early on INR deviation increases security And effectiveness therapy. Conclusion : The use of warfarin in patient atrial fibrillation requires election appropriate patient, strict INR monitoring, and management comprehensive For balance benefit stroke prevention and risk bleeding.