Question

A 75-year-old man with sudden onset left-sided weakness and confusion within one hour of symptom onset. CT scan shows ischemic stroke with no hemorrhage. What is the recommended acute treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV thrombolysis with alteplase

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg daily immediately

Answer

Clopidogrel loading dose

Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy only

Answer

Subcutaneous heparin

Practice question

A 75-year-old man with sudden onset left-sided weakness and confusion within one hour of symptom onset. CT scan shows ischemic stroke with no hemorrhage. What is the recommended acute treatment?