A 70-year-old with AF presents with acute stroke within 2 hours. CT shows no haemorrhage. What pharmacological intervention should be considered now i...

Question

A 70-year-old with AF presents with acute stroke within 2 hours. CT shows no haemorrhage. What pharmacological intervention should be considered now in specialist care?

Accepted Answer

IV alteplase (thrombolysis) if eligible

Answer

Immediate aspirin and delay thrombolysis

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Immediate DOAC

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No treatment for 24 h

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Clopidogrel loading

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischaemic Stroke

A 70-year-old with AF presents with acute stroke within 2 hours. CT shows no haemorrhage. What pharmacological intervention should be considered now in specialist care?