Impact of Vitamin K Administration on INR Changes and Bleeding Events Among Patients With Cirrhosis.

Background: The efficacy of vitamin K in lowering an elevated INR in the setting of cirrhosis is not well established.

Objectives: The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of vitamin K administration on the INR and bleeding eventsamong hospitalized patients with cirrhosis.

Methods: This is a retrospective investigation of patients hospitalized at an academic institution from 2010 to 2012.