Question

A 52-year-old woman with minor stroke (NIHSS 2) is ineligible for thrombolysis due to late arrival. Which BP management is appropriate acutely without reperfusion therapies?

Accepted Answer

Allow up to <=220/120 mm Hg for 24-48 h

Answer

Lower to <140/90 immediately

Answer

Target <160/100 within first hour

Answer

Start nitroprusside to <120/80

Answer

No BP monitoring needed

Practice question

A 52-year-old woman with minor stroke (NIHSS 2) is ineligible for thrombolysis due to late arrival. Which BP management is appropriate acutely without reperfusion therapies?