Use of vitamin k to reverse warfarin-induced excessive anticoagulation: a survey of current practice habits

Patients taking warfarin frequently present with excessively elevated, but otherwise asymptomatic, INR values. Management of such patients is controversial, as treatment must weigh the risks of hemorrhage and thrombosis. To determine current practice patterns in the management of warfarin-induced excessive anticoagulation (AC), specifically with respect to vitamin K usage, we performed a physician survey. We gathered information on practice …