A 60-year-old presents 2 hours after onset of right-sided weakness and aphasia. BP 210/110 mm Hg; CT head shows no hemorrhage. What is the next best s...

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A 60-year-old presents 2 hours after onset of right-sided weakness and aphasia. BP 210/110 mm Hg; CT head shows no hemorrhage. What is the next best step regarding reperfusion therapy?

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Lower BP to

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Give IV alteplase immediately at current BP

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Wait 24 hours and reassess

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Start heparin infusion now

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Give aspirin and clopidogrel immediately instead of thrombolysis

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A 60-year-old presents 2 hours after onset of right-sided weakness and aphasia. BP 210/110 mm Hg; CT head shows no hemorrhage. What is the next best step regarding reperfusion therapy?