Question

A 62-year-old patient presents 1.5 hours after onset of right-sided weakness. Non-contrast CT head shows no hemorrhage. BP is 198/112 mm Hg. Before administering IV alteplase, which blood pressure threshold must be achieved and maintained?

Accepted Answer

<185/110 mm Hg

Answer

≤160/100 mm Hg

Answer

<200/120 mm Hg

Answer

<140/90 mm Hg

Answer

<180/105 mm Hg

Practice question

A 62-year-old patient presents 1.5 hours after onset of right-sided weakness. Non-contrast CT head shows no hemorrhage. BP is 198/112 mm Hg. Before administering IV alteplase, which blood pressure threshold must be achieved and maintained?