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My husband has had 2 episodes of pulminary embolisms, and yesterday his blood tested at 7.4 for inr levels- he's feeling poorly but not bleeding- er?
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ER : With an inr that high and not feeling well, you need to take him to the er to be evaluated now. Good luck.
Answered 10/1/2015
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Yes.: He is at risk of serious bleeding. He should be treated with vitamin k and have his urine and stool checked for blood.
Answered 1/21/2013
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Without bleed: Usually can stay at home hold coumadin, (warfarin) obviously see office doc once open treatment if > 9.
Answered 12/2/2012
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