Question

A 68-year-old woman presents with right-sided weakness and dysphasia for 2 hours. CT head shows no haemorrhage. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Alteplase thrombolysis

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg STAT

Answer

Clopidogrel 300 mg STAT

Answer

IV labetalol to lower BP to 120/80

Answer

Urgent carotid endarterectomy

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman presents with right-sided weakness and dysphasia for 2 hours. CT head shows no haemorrhage. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?