A 68-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia presents with sudden-onset left-sided weakness and slurred speech. She is ...

Question

A 68-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia presents with sudden-onset left-sided weakness and slurred speech. She is brought to the Emergency Department within 2 hours of symptom onset. Non-contrast CT head shows no hemorrhage. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase

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Administer aspirin 300 mg orally

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Start a high-intensity statin

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Arrange for neurosurgical referral

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Begin subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin

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