Question

A 72-year-old presents with unilateral weakness of sudden onset, consistent with stroke. CT head is performed first. If ischaemic stroke is confirmed, within what time window is alteplase recommended by NICE for thrombolysis

Accepted Answer

Within 4.5 hours

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Within 1 hour

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Within 24 hours

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Within 12 hours

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Within 6 hours

Practice question

A 72-year-old presents with unilateral weakness of sudden onset, consistent with stroke. CT head is performed first. If ischaemic stroke is confirmed, within what time window is alteplase recommended by NICE for thrombolysis