Question

A 60-year-old presents with right-sided weakness and aphasia started 2 hours ago. CT head excludes haemorrhage. According to NICE, which is the recommended acute treatment if within 4.5 hours of symptom onset?

Accepted Answer

Thrombolysis with IV alteplase

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg alone

Answer

Carotid endarterectomy

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Immediate anticoagulation

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Mechanical thrombectomy alone

Practice question

A 60-year-old presents with right-sided weakness and aphasia started 2 hours ago. CT head excludes haemorrhage. According to NICE, which is the recommended acute treatment if within 4.5 hours of symptom onset?