Understanding INR Thresholds in Anticoagulation Therapy

A patient is currently receiving anticoagulation therapy for the management of atrial fibrillation. The healthcare provider has ordered a series of laboratory tests to monitor the patient's coagulation status. Based on the current literature, it is critical to maintain the patient's International Normalized Ratio (INR) within a therapeutic range for optimal outcomes.

The patient's recent lab result shows an INR of _____. The therapeutic range for patients on anticoagulation therapy typically falls between 2.0 and 3.0. If the INR is above the therapeutic range, the risk of bleeding complications increases. If it falls below the therapeutic range, the patient is at risk for thromboembolic events. Fill in the blank with the minimum INR threshold that would require immediate intervention to reduce the risk of potential complications.