Lower versus Standard INR Targets in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

CONCLUSION:  Moderate quality evidence suggests lower INR targets reduce bleeding but increase thromboembolism in AF. The data are dominated by East-Asian studies, limiting generalizability to Western populations. Until higher quality data demonstrate otherwise, an INR range of 2 to 3 should remain standard for thromboembolic prophylaxis in AF.
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Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - January 14, 2020 Category: Hematology Authors: Pandey AK, Xu K, Zhang L, Gupta S, Eikelboom J, Cook O, McIntyre WF, Lopes RD, Crowther M, Belley-Côté EP, Whitlock RP Tags: Thromb Haemost Source Type: research