A 58-year-old presents 3 hours after left-sided weakness. CT head negative. NIHSS 8. BP 170/92. No contraindications. What is the indicated therapy?...

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A 58-year-old presents 3 hours after left-sided weakness. CT head negative. NIHSS 8. BP 170/92. No contraindications. What is the indicated therapy?

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IV alteplase

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Endovascular thrombectomy only

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Aspirin only

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Dual antiplatelet therapy only

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No reperfusion because BP >160/90

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischaemic Stroke