Question

A 60-year-old with suspected stroke presents at 110 minutes. BP is 186/104 mm Hg. To give IV thrombolysis per guidelines, what pre-bolus BP goal is required?

Accepted Answer

SBP <185 and DBP <110

Answer

SBP <200 and DBP <120

Answer

SBP <160 regardless of DBP

Answer

MAP <100

Answer

No BP target is required

Practice question

A 60-year-old with suspected stroke presents at 110 minutes. BP is 186/104 mm Hg. To give IV thrombolysis per guidelines, what pre-bolus BP goal is required?