Question

A 70-year-old woman with acute ischaemic stroke arrives 2.5 hours after onset. CT shows no haemorrhage. BP 165/95 mmHg. What is the immediate therapy?

Accepted Answer

Alteplase IV thrombolysis

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg stat then daily

Answer

Clopidogrel 300 mg stat

Answer

Urgent carotid endarterectomy

Answer

Immediate BP lowering to 120/80

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with acute ischaemic stroke arrives 2.5 hours after onset. CT shows no haemorrhage. BP 165/95 mmHg. What is the immediate therapy?