Question

A 60-year-old with suspected stroke has unknown onset discovered on awakening. CT perfusion shows mismatch; LVO present. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy may be offered up to 24 h in selected patients

Answer

Thrombolysis contraindicated after 4.5 h always

Answer

Endovascular therapy only up to 6 h

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

tPA dose is 1.0 mg/kg

Practice question

A 60-year-old with suspected stroke has unknown onset discovered on awakening. CT perfusion shows mismatch; LVO present. Which statement is correct?