Question

A 63-year-old with minor ischaemic stroke not receiving tPA has BP 210/115 mmHg on arrival. What immediate BP target is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Lower to ≤220/120 mmHg (permissive) for first 24-48 h then reassess

Answer

Lower to <140/90 mmHg immediately

Answer

Lower to <120/80 mmHg immediately

Answer

No BP management for 72 hours

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor infusion

Practice question

A 63-year-old with minor ischaemic stroke not receiving tPA has BP 210/115 mmHg on arrival. What immediate BP target is appropriate?