Question

A 62-year-old with sudden onset right-sided weakness and speech difficulty 1 hour ago is brought to A&E. CT head rules out haemorrhage. What is the next best step?

Accepted Answer

IV thrombolysis with alteplase

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg stat

Answer

Clopidogrel loading

Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy

Answer

High-flow oxygen therapy

Practice question

A 62-year-old with sudden onset right-sided weakness and speech difficulty 1 hour ago is brought to A&E. CT head rules out haemorrhage. What is the next best step?