PT / INR Test

At Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic – under the supervision of Dr. Seyed Mohsen Jahromi-Moghadam

✅ PT/INR testing available 
 

✅ Performed and interpreted by a cardiovascular subspecialist

What is the PT / INR test?

PT (Prothrombin Time) and INR (International Normalized Ratio) are essential tests for assessing the blood coagulation system. These tests show how quickly blood clots and play a very important role in monitoring and managing cardiovascular patients, especially patients who take blood-thinning medications.

At Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic, PT/INR testing is performed using accurate point-of-care devices and with direct interpretation by Dr. Seyed Mohsen Jahromi-Moghadam, so treatment decisions can be made with the highest possible precision.

What do PT and INR measure?

🔹 PT (Prothrombin Time)

This is the amount of time blood needs to clot. It is affected by:

• Liver clotting factors
• Vitamin K
• Anticoagulant medications
• Certain cardiovascular diseases

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🔹 INR (International Normalized Ratio)

INR is a global standard that makes it possible to compare test results anywhere in the world. This index is especially critical for monitoring patients taking warfarin.

How does the PT / INR testing device work?

At Delban Clinic, advanced, calibrated PT/INR devices are used with the following features:

✅ Sampling with a single drop of blood from the fingertip

✅ Rapid results, usually in less than 2 minutes

✅ High accuracy and consistency with laboratory standards

✅ Suitable for cardiac patients, older adults, and high-risk patients

✅ Reduced human error compared with traditional methods

These devices make immediate medical decision-making possible, which is a highly important advantage for cardiovascular patients.

Which diseases and conditions does the PT / INR test evaluate?

This test plays a key role in diagnosing and monitoring the following:

• ✅ Monitoring the effect of warfarin
• ✅ Prevention of stroke
• ✅ Prevention of thrombosis (blood clot formation)
• ✅ Reducing the risk of internal bleeding
• ✅ Assessment of patients with:
  • Artificial heart valves
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF)
  • History of heart attack or stroke
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Why is regular INR monitoring vital?

🔴 Low INR → risk of blood clotting, stroke, or vascular obstruction

🔴 High INR → risk of internal, brain, or gastrointestinal bleeding

For this reason, precise adjustment of anticoagulant medication doses must be performed under the supervision of a cardiology subspecialist, a service provided at Delban Clinic with fully specialized care.

PT / INR test interpretation at Delban Clinic

One of the most important advantages of having this test at Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic is:

✅ Direct interpretation of results by Dr. Seyed Mohsen Jahromi-Moghadam

✅ Simultaneous evaluation of the heart, blood vessels, and current medications

✅ Adjustment or correction of warfarin dose during the same visit

✅ Reduced need for repeated visits and scattered laboratory testing

Who should have a PT / INR test?

This test is especially necessary for the following people:

• Patients taking warfarin
• Patients with artificial heart valves
• Patients with cardiac arrhythmias
• Patients with a history of blood clots
• Cardiac patients at high risk of stroke

Advantages of PT / INR testing at Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic

✅ Fast testing without the need for crowded laboratories

✅ Accurate, up-to-date devices

✅ Cardiovascular subspecialist interpretation

✅ High safety for high-risk patients

✅ Smart management of anticoagulant therapy

Summary

The PT / INR test is one of the most important diagnostic and monitoring tools for cardiovascular patients. Performing this test at Delban Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic under the direct supervision of Dr. Seyed Mohsen Jahromi-Moghadam helps ensure accurate diagnosis, safe treatment, and prevention of dangerous cardiac complications.