Question

A 64-year-old with acute ischaemic stroke presents 9 hours after last known well. CT perfusion shows a favourable penumbra and large vessel occlusion in the M1 segment. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy within 16-24 hours window in eligible patients

Answer

Not eligible for any reperfusion

Answer

IV tPA

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Heparin infusion

Practice question

A 64-year-old with acute ischaemic stroke presents 9 hours after last known well. CT perfusion shows a favourable penumbra and large vessel occlusion in the M1 segment. Next step?