Question

A 74-year-old woman presents 2 hours after sudden right-sided weakness. CT head shows no haemorrhage. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to intravenous alteplase according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Current therapeutic low-molecular-weight heparin within the last 24 hours

Answer

Blood pressure 175/95 mmHg

Answer

Age over 80 years

Answer

Onset-to-needle time of 2 hours

Answer

Previous lacunar stroke 3 years ago

Practice question

A 74-year-old woman presents 2 hours after sudden right-sided weakness. CT head shows no haemorrhage. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to intravenous alteplase according to NICE?