A 70-year-old presents 10 hours after last-known-well with left hemiparesis, NIHSS 13. CT angiography shows proximal right M1 occlusion; CT perfusion ...

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A 70-year-old presents 10 hours after last-known-well with left hemiparesis, NIHSS 13. CT angiography shows proximal right M1 occlusion; CT perfusion shows salvageable penumbra. What is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours in selected patients

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No reperfusion given >6 hours

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IV alteplase only

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Therapeutic heparin infusion

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Aspirin 81 mg only

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A 70-year-old presents 10 hours after last-known-well with left hemiparesis, NIHSS 13. CT angiography shows proximal right M1 occlusion; CT perfusion shows salvageable penumbra. What is indicated?