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
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PATIENTS TAKING WARFARIN: ï Holding warfarin before surgery: ï§ For patients whose INR is between 2.0 and 3.0, discontinue warfarin 5 days prior to. surgery (last dose given 6 days before surgery) and allow the INR to spontaneously fall. Warfarin should be withheld for a longer period of time if the INR is normally maintained. above 3.0.