A 72-year-old presents 2 hours after onset of left hemiparesis. BP is 200/110 mm Hg. CT head shows no hemorrhage. What is the best next step?...

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A 72-year-old presents 2 hours after onset of left hemiparesis. BP is 200/110 mm Hg. CT head shows no hemorrhage. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Lower BP to

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Give IV alteplase immediately without BP treatment

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Delay treatment and observe for improvement

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Start aspirin and clopidogrel immediately

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Start heparin infusion

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