Question

A 64-year-old arrives 90 minutes after onset of right-sided weakness. BP 196/112 mm Hg. CT head shows no haemorrhage. To give IV alteplase, what blood pressure goal must be achieved first?

Accepted Answer

<185/110 mm Hg

Answer

what blood pressure goal must be achieved first?

Answer

<200/100 mm Hg

Answer

<170/100 mm Hg

Answer

<160/90 mm Hg

Practice question

A 64-year-old arrives 90 minutes after onset of right-sided weakness. BP 196/112 mm Hg. CT head shows no haemorrhage. To give IV alteplase, what blood pressure goal must be achieved first?