Question

A 50-year-old man presents with sudden right-sided weakness and facial droop 2 hours ago. CT scan shows no haemorrhage. According to NICE stroke guidelines, which intervention is most appropriate next if there are no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Thrombolysis with IV alteplase

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg orally immediately

Answer

Immediate neurosurgical referral

Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy within 24 hours

Answer

Clopidogrel 300 mg loading dose

Practice question

A 50-year-old man presents with sudden right-sided weakness and facial droop 2 hours ago. CT scan shows no haemorrhage. According to NICE stroke guidelines, which intervention is most appropriate next if there are no contraindications?