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A woman is admitted to the hospital for elective abdominal hysterectomy. 2 months ago she was diagnosed with DVT and pulmonary embolism and was started on warfarin. What is the most appropriate preoperative measure you will take on this occasion?

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A woman is admitted to the hospital for elective abdominal hysterectomy. 2 months ago she was diagnosed with DVT and pulmonary embolism and was started on warfarin. What is the most appropriate preoperative measure you will take on this occasion?

  1. Continue warfarin
  2. Stop warfarin
  3. Stop warfarin and start heparin
  4. Increase warfarin dose e. Add heparin
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waelhammad
2022-11-03
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The key is C. Stop warfarin and start heparin.

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