Question

A 64-year-old with acute ischemic stroke presents 90 minutes after onset. BP 192/108 mmHg, glucose 120 mg/dL, no contraindications. Before IV alteplase (0.9 mg/kg), what BP target must be achieved?

Accepted Answer

<185/110 mmHg

Answer

<200/110 mmHg

Answer

<160/90 mmHg

Answer

<140/90 mmHg

Answer

<120/80 mmHg

Practice question

A 64-year-old with acute ischemic stroke presents 90 minutes after onset. BP 192/108 mmHg, glucose 120 mg/dL, no contraindications. Before IV alteplase (0.9 mg/kg), what BP target must be achieved?