Question

A 60-year-old presents with left-sided weakness and slurred speech. CT scan confirms an acute ischaemic stroke. IV thrombolysis can be given if within how many hours of onset, assuming no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

4.5 hours

Answer

1 hour

Answer

3 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

12 hours

Practice question

A 60-year-old presents with left-sided weakness and slurred speech. CT scan confirms an acute ischaemic stroke. IV thrombolysis can be given if within how many hours of onset, assuming no contraindications?