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A 60-year-old hypertensive patient with atrial fibrillation presents with a 3-hour history of left-sided weakness and dysarthria. A CT scan shows an ischaemic stroke. According to NICE guidelines, what is the time window for offering intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke, assuming no contraindications?

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Within 4.5 hours of onset

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Within 1 hour of onset

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Within 3 hours of onset

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Within 6 hours of onset

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Within 12 hours of onset

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