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Warfarin and epistaxis--a case controlled study

S W Denholm1, C A Maynard, H G Watson

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|March 1, 1993
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Patients on warfarin experiencing nosebleeds (epistaxis) require longer hospital stays and more complex care. Improving community warfarin management is key to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Epistaxis is a common ENT admission.
  • Patients anticoagulated with warfarin represent a small but challenging subgroup.
  • Existing literature suggests potential for increased hospital stay and management complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively evaluate the management and outcomes of patients admitted with epistaxis while on warfarin.
  • To compare hospital stay duration and management complexity with a control group.
  • To identify factors contributing to complicated cases and propose solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, age- and sex-matched controlled study.
  • Inclusion of 20 consecutive patients admitted with epistaxis on warfarin.

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  • Comparison with a control group of non-anticoagulated epistaxis patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Warfarinized patients had significantly longer hospital stays compared to controls.
    • Additional inpatient bed night costs were estimated at £10,500 for the study period.
    • A subgroup of poorly controlled warfarin patients accounted for most management challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Anticoagulated patients with epistaxis incur higher healthcare costs due to prolonged admissions.
    • Improved community warfarin management and multidisciplinary involvement (GPs, hematologists) are crucial.
    • Enhanced outpatient warfarin monitoring can mitigate complications and reduce hospital resource utilization.