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Standardization of prothrombin time reporting using the international normalized ratio (INR) is urgently needed to ensure optimal efficacy and safety of oral anticoagulant therapy.
Standardization of prothrombin time reporting using the INR system is urgently needed in the United States to ensure optimal patient care and safety for those on chronic oral anticoagulant therapy.
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Urgent INR standardization may improve oral anticoagulant safety; leaves open prospective trials to confirm outcome benefits.
J. Hirsh (1992) conducted a review in Patients on chronic oral anticoagulant therapy. Standardized international normalized ratio (INR) method for reporting prothrombin time (PT) vs. Unstandardized PT reporting was evaluated. Standardization of prothrombin time reporting using the international normalized ratio (INR) is urgently needed to ensure optimal efficacy and safety of oral anticoagulant therapy.
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