Question

A 60-year-old patient presents with a severe ischaemic stroke and is outside the window for thrombolysis. According to NICE guidelines, which intervention is critical to reduce the risk of early recurrent stroke?

Accepted Answer

Start high-dose aspirin

Answer

Administer intravenous alteplase

Answer

Perform mechanical thrombectomy

Answer

Begin dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Answer

Begin warfarin therapy immediately

Practice question

A 60-year-old patient presents with a severe ischaemic stroke and is outside the window for thrombolysis. According to NICE guidelines, which intervention is critical to reduce the risk of early recurrent stroke?