A 58-year-old with suspected ischemic stroke presents at 14 hours from onset with LVO on CTA and favorable perfusion imaging. What is recommended?...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected ischemic stroke presents at 14 hours from onset with LVO on CTA and favorable perfusion imaging. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours in selected patients

Answer

No therapy beyond 6 hours

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IV alteplase now

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Aspirin only

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Anticoagulation immediately

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Mechanical Thrombectomy