A 64-year-old woman presents 2 hours after stroke onset; CT angiography shows proximal M1 occlusion. What is recommended?...

Question

A 64-year-old woman presents 2 hours after stroke onset; CT angiography shows proximal M1 occlusion. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy within appropriate time window (plus IV alteplase if eligible)

Answer

Medical therapy only

Answer

IV alteplase only

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Heparin infusion

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Delay until MRI

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischemic Stroke (LVO)