Question

A 70-year-old with sudden right-sided weakness for 2 hours has CT head showing no haemorrhage. NIHSS 8, BP 168/92 mmHg. What is the best immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV alteplase within 4.5 hours

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg immediately

Answer

Clopidogrel 300 mg load

Answer

Aggressive BP lowering to 140/90

Answer

Heparin infusion

Practice question

A 70-year-old with sudden right-sided weakness for 2 hours has CT head showing no haemorrhage. NIHSS 8, BP 168/92 mmHg. What is the best immediate treatment?