International Normalized Ratio (INR) Targets: Ischemic Stroke

Updated: Oct 26, 2021
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International Normalized Ratio (INR) Targets: Ischemic Stroke

The international normalized ratio (INR) recommendations below are per guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians (2008). [1, 2]

Cerebrovascular event

For cerebrovascular event, the recommendations are as follows:

  • INR target (range)

  • Duration of therapy: Long-term

    • AF plus ischemic stroke or TIA: Long-term

    • Venous sinus thrombosis: 12 months