A 64-year-old presents with large hemispheric stroke 10 hours after last well with salvageable penumbra on perfusion imaging and proximal M2 occlusion...

Question

A 64-year-old presents with large hemispheric stroke 10 hours after last well with salvageable penumbra on perfusion imaging and proximal M2 occlusion. What therapy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Endovascular thrombectomy within extended window if criteria met

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IV alteplase only

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Aspirin only

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Heparin infusion

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No intervention

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischemic Stroke (Extended Window EVT)

A 64-year-old presents with large hemispheric stroke 10 hours after last well with salvageable penumbra on perfusion imaging and proximal M2 occlusion. What therapy is appropriate?