Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions VASCULAR SURGERY Case #7 - A 55 year old with acute R leg and foot pain DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 8.) What do you do preoperatively about his anticoagulant therapy? What do you do postoperatively? Prior to surgery, the INR should be checked. If therapeutic or higher, administration of fresh frozen plasma will probably be necessary before an arteriogram or surgery. After surgery the patient will need heparin and then long term Warfarin to prevent further embolic events.
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