A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine.The tumors are thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) or precursors to these cells. gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine.
Warfarin Maintenance Dosing and INR Recall Algorithms These algorithms are intended to be used after the patient has gone through the initiation period and a chronic maintenance dose has been established. Target INR 2.5 (Range 2.0-3.0) INR â¤1.5 1.51-1.99 2.00-3.00 3.01-4.00 4.01-4.99 5.00-10.00 >10.00 Dose Change1
1 Start warfarin on day one at 5 mg and dose daily with the estimated daily maintenance dose or start the estimated daily maintenance dose (2-5 mg.). 2  Obtain platelet count every 3-5 days of heparin therapy up to 21 days.