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
Warfarin was discontinued four days before the procedure, and patients were given s.c. dalteparin 200 units per kilogram every morning for the two days before surgery. If the patient had an INR of >1.6 on the day before surgery, 1 mg of p.o. vitamin K was given.