Question

A 70-year-old with sudden right-sided weakness and aphasia presents within 3 hours of symptom onset. A non-contrast CT scan excludes hemorrhage. According to NICE guidelines what is the best immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV alteplase thrombolysis

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg orally

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg orally

Answer

Immediate neurosurgical intervention

Answer

Subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin

Practice question

A 70-year-old with sudden right-sided weakness and aphasia presents within 3 hours of symptom onset. A non-contrast CT scan excludes hemorrhage. According to NICE guidelines what is the best immediate treatment?