I'm trying to understand the bleeding complications from Warfarin and I'm confused about INR levels and bleeding events and would appreciate some help.
On Warfarin is it possible to have spontaneous internal bleeding events or are all bleeding events due to some other underlying cause like stomach ulcers or trauma?
Or to put it another way, can Warfarin CAUSE bleeding?
Are internal bleeding events due to a high INR or can you have an event while within your INR range?
If you stay within your INR range does it eliminate or strongly reduce your chances of having an internal bleeding event?
Why do complications increase with age?
Am I on track here or missing something with my questions?
I've read a lot about Warfarin but these areas are foggy to me.
Thanks for helping me understand this,
John
On Warfarin is it possible to have spontaneous internal bleeding events or are all bleeding events due to some other underlying cause like stomach ulcers or trauma?
Or to put it another way, can Warfarin CAUSE bleeding?
Are internal bleeding events due to a high INR or can you have an event while within your INR range?
If you stay within your INR range does it eliminate or strongly reduce your chances of having an internal bleeding event?
Why do complications increase with age?
Am I on track here or missing something with my questions?
I've read a lot about Warfarin but these areas are foggy to me.
Thanks for helping me understand this,
John