Question

A 73-year-old woman with suspected stroke (onset 2 hours ago) has CT without hemorrhage. NIHSS 10. BP 178/100 mm Hg. What is the reperfusion therapy?

Accepted Answer

Alteplase 0.9 mg/kg IV within 4.5 hours of onset after BP control

Answer

Tenecteplase 0.4 mg/kg IV

Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy only

Answer

No reperfusion if age >70

Answer

Start aspirin and delay thrombolysis 24 hours

Practice question

A 73-year-old woman with suspected stroke (onset 2 hours ago) has CT without hemorrhage. NIHSS 10. BP 178/100 mm Hg. What is the reperfusion therapy?