Question

A 65-year-old presents with a sudden onset of left-sided weakness and slurred speech 2 hours ago. CT head shows no hemorrhage. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Thrombolysis with IV alteplase

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg orally

Answer

Immediate neurosurgical referral

Answer

Clopidogrel loading dose

Answer

Subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin

Practice question

A 65-year-old presents with a sudden onset of left-sided weakness and slurred speech 2 hours ago. CT head shows no hemorrhage. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate management?