By rray, 25 March, 2024 Patient Type Header (Long) On warfarin Does this Patient Type contain sub types? No Patient Type Details Assess bleeding risk of surgery Consider pt specific risks If low bleed risk procedure w no high risk pt factors don t interrupt tx If high or uncertain bleeding risk stop warfarin temporarily B R 5 full days prior to procedure for target INR Check INR 5 7 days prior to procedure and recheck w in 24h of procedure If INR elevated w in 24h consider rescheduling elective procedure Resume warfarin on evening after procedure if hemostasis achieved and no further bleeding anticipated