Question

A 68-year-old man presents with acute right-sided weakness and aphasia for 2 hours. CT excludes hemorrhage. According to NICE guidelines, how soon should thrombolysis be administered if the patient is eligible?

Accepted Answer

Within 4.5 hours of onset

Answer

Within 12 hours of onset

Answer

Within 24 hours

Answer

Only after MRI confirmation

Answer

Only if symptoms persist beyond 6 hours

Practice question

A 68-year-old man presents with acute right-sided weakness and aphasia for 2 hours. CT excludes hemorrhage. According to NICE guidelines, how soon should thrombolysis be administered if the patient is eligible?