A 68-year-old man presents within 2 hours of right-sided weakness and aphasia. CT shows no haemorrhage. BP 170/95 mmHg. Next best step?...

Question

A 68-year-old man presents within 2 hours of right-sided weakness and aphasia. CT shows no haemorrhage. BP 170/95 mmHg. Next best step?

Accepted Answer

Start alteplase thrombolysis

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg immediately

Answer

Urgent carotid endarterectomy

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IV labetalol to reduce BP to 120/70 first

Answer

Clopidogrel 300 mg immediately

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischaemic Stroke