Question

A 54-year-old man is 80 minutes from ischemic stroke onset and eligible for IV lytic. Your centre uses tenecteplase per protocol. Which situation specifically supports TNK use over alteplase?

Accepted Answer

Large-vessel occlusion planned for thrombectomy

Answer

Unknown time of onset

Answer

Concomitant anticoagulation

Answer

Age <18 years

Answer

Recent surgery within 3 days

Practice question

A 54-year-old man is 80 minutes from ischemic stroke onset and eligible for IV lytic. Your centre uses tenecteplase per protocol. Which situation specifically supports TNK use over alteplase?