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26th July 2024

A 70-year-old patient who is anticoagulated for atrial fibrillation due to mitral stenosis has come in with reduced consciousness

A 70-year-old patient who is anticoagulated for atrial fibrillation due to mitral stenosis has come in with reduced consciousness following a fall.

Initial blood tests show an INR of 7.4.

A CT head is performed:

MRCP Part 2 - A 70-year-old patient who is anticoagulated for atrial fibrillation due to mitral stenosis

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