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A 68-year-old man with hypertension and atrial fibrillation develops sudden right-sided weakness and aphasia that began 45 minutes ago. CT scan of the head shows no hemorrhage. Blood pressure is 178/96 mm Hg, and glucose is 110 mg per dL. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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