What is the INR goal for pulmonary embolus? Deep vein thrombosis? Atrial fibrillation? Mechanical valve?

Pulmonary embolus: 2 - 3

Deep vein thrombosis: 2 - 3

Atrial fibrillation: 2 - 3

Mechanical valve: 2 - 3.5, with higher end depending on valve location, valve type and hypercoagulable risk factors.


Source

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Landaw, S. and Bauer, K. "Approach to the diagnosis and therapy of deep vein thrombosis" Up to date. 17 Oct 2008.

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