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Im on blood thinners and my pt is high and my inr is 2.0 if my pt and ptt is high is tjat dangerous?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

That may be the: Therapeutic target. Discuss with the treating physician. Risks are bleeding and bruising.

Answered 12/10/2012

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