Question

A 64-year-old man with a history of hypertension presents with sudden onset right-sided weakness and aphasia. A CT scan rules out haemorrhage. According to NICE stroke guidelines, which is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Thrombolysis with alteplase

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg

Answer

Carotid endarterectomy

Answer

IV heparin

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with a history of hypertension presents with sudden onset right-sided weakness and aphasia. A CT scan rules out haemorrhage. According to NICE stroke guidelines, which is the most appropriate immediate treatment?