paediatrics cardiology
Paediatric INR Goals for Mechanical Heart Valves
Target INR ranges for anticoagulation in children with mechanical heart valves, based on valve position and type. Guides warfarin management in paediatric cardiology.
Score interpretation
Target INR (ESC/EACTS 2021) 0–10
Aim for this single median INR. ACC/AHA 2020 and the AHA 2013 paediatric statement use different targets (e.g. aortic bileaflet 2.0–3.0); follow the local cardiology protocol.
→ Agree the target with paediatric cardiology; add low-dose aspirin only on specialist advice.
Interpretation bands for the Paed INR Goals. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
- Warfarin Dose Adjustment Calculator · Anticoagulation
- ATRIA Bleeding Risk Score · Anticoagulation
- DOAC Score for Selecting Direct Oral Anticoagulant in Non-Valvular AF · Anticoagulation
- ORBIT Bleeding Risk Score for Anticoagulation in AF Patients · Anticoagulation
- Heparin Infusion Dose Calculator · Anticoagulation
Drugs
- Ibuprofen (Paediatric) · NSAID / Analgesic / Antipyretic
- Paracetamol (Paediatric) · Analgesic / Antipyretic — First-Line Pain and Fever in Children
- Morphine (Paediatric) · Opioid Analgesic — Moderate to Severe Pain in Children
- Gentamicin (Paediatric) · Aminoglycoside — Neonatal Sepsis / Gram-Negative Infections in Children
- Vancomycin (Paediatric) · Glycopeptide Antibiotic — MRSA / Severe Gram-Positive Infections in Children
- Iron Supplementation (Paediatric) · Iron Supplement — Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Children
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.