Question

A 70-year-old man develops sudden onset weakness in the right arm and face, with speech difficulties. CT scan rules out haemorrhage. Thrombolysis is considered. Within what time window from symptom onset does NICE recommend considering IV alteplase for ischaemic stroke?

Accepted Answer

Within 4.5 hours

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Within 12 hours

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Within 24 hours

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Within 1 hour

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Within 3 hours

Practice question

A 70-year-old man develops sudden onset weakness in the right arm and face, with speech difficulties. CT scan rules out haemorrhage. Thrombolysis is considered. Within what time window from symptom onset does NICE recommend considering IV alteplase for ischaemic stroke?