A 70-year-old with acute stroke symptoms for 2 hours. CT brain rules out haemorrhage. Which is the recommended next step...

Question

A 70-year-old with acute stroke symptoms for 2 hours. CT brain rules out haemorrhage. Which is the recommended next step

Accepted Answer

IV alteplase if no contraindications

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Aspirin immediately

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Thrombectomy only if more than 6 hours from onset

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Subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin

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No acute intervention needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischaemic Stroke