Which Vitamin K-dependent clotting factor has the shortest half-life, leading to its early depletion during Warfarin initiation?
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Correct answer: Factor VII
Factor VII has a half-life of approximately 6 hours, whereas Factor II (prothrombin) lasts about 60 hours. This is why the PT/INR changes quickly, even though full antithrombotic effect takes several days.
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