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ModerateNeurologyAcute ischaemic stroke thrombolysisuk-plab-1

A 68-year-old man suddenly develops right-sided weakness and slurred speech at 10:00. He arrives at hospital at 11:00. CT head shows no haemorrhage. NIHSS score is 8. There are no contraindications to thrombolysis. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate next step?

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