A 66-year-old with large vessel occlusion (right M1) presents 10 hours after last known well with favorable perfusion imaging. What is recommended?...

Question

A 66-year-old with large vessel occlusion (right M1) presents 10 hours after last known well with favorable perfusion imaging. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy if imaging selection criteria are met

Answer

No reperfusion beyond 6 hours

Answer

IV alteplase only

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Heparin infusion

Answer

Aspirin and clopidogrel immediately for 90 days

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