A patient with ischemic stroke 8 hours ago and LVO (M1 occlusion) has perfusion imaging showing small core/large penumbra. Best reperfusion strategy?...

Question

A patient with ischemic stroke 8 hours ago and LVO (M1 occlusion) has perfusion imaging showing small core/large penumbra. Best reperfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours in selected patients

Answer

No reperfusion due to time window

Answer

IV alteplase only

Answer

Intra-arterial thrombolysis only

Answer

Aspirin only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischemic Stroke (Thrombectomy)