Question

A 72-year-old with LVO stroke arrives 8 hours after last-known-well; perfusion imaging shows large penumbra. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Thrombectomy considered up to 24 hours in selected patients

Answer

IV alteplase can be given up to 9 hours

Answer

No reperfusion beyond 6 hours

Answer

Heparin infusion reduces disability

Answer

Wait for 24 hours then image

Practice question

A 72-year-old with LVO stroke arrives 8 hours after last-known-well; perfusion imaging shows large penumbra. Which is true?