The therapeutic INR range for a patient taking Coumadin is:
1. 1.0 to 2.0.
2. 2.0 to 3.0.
3. 3.0 to 4.0.
4. 4.0 to 5.0.
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The specific INR goal recommendations for each clinical indication is typically 2.0 to 3.0, except in cardiac valve replacement, for which it is higher.
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