A 59-year-old with suspected acute ischemic stroke is last known well 10 hours ago with left MCA syndrome. What reperfusion option may still apply?...

Question

A 59-year-old with suspected acute ischemic stroke is last known well 10 hours ago with left MCA syndrome. What reperfusion option may still apply?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy if imaging shows large vessel occlusion and favorable perfusion up to 24 hours

Answer

IV alteplase

Answer

No reperfusion options beyond 6 hours

Answer

Only aspirin

Answer

Immediate anticoagulation

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischemic Stroke