Question

A 64-year-old with suspected stroke arrives with BP 210/120 mm Hg and not a thrombolysis candidate. What BP approach is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Permissive hypertension with BP <=220/120 mm Hg for first 24-48 h, lowering gradually thereafter

Answer

Immediate reduction to <140/90 in 1 hour

Answer

Start thrombolysis

Answer

No BP monitoring needed

Answer

Start anticoagulation

Practice question

A 64-year-old with suspected stroke arrives with BP 210/120 mm Hg and not a thrombolysis candidate. What BP approach is appropriate?