MRCEM Notes

Target INR

INR Targets


ConditionTarget INR
Treatment of DVT2.5
Treatment of PE2.5
Atrial fibrillation2.5
Acute arterial embolism requiring embolectomy2.5
Dilated cardiomyopathy2.5
Cardioversion2.5
Treatment of recurrent DVT and/or PE whilst on warfarin3.5
Mechanical heart valve*3.5

*Older versions of the BNF quote INR targets of 3.0 for a mechanical aortic valve and 3.5 for mitral valves
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