Question

A 66-year-old woman presents with acute ischemic stroke symptoms for 3 hours and BP 210/115 mm Hg. Eligible for tPA except BP. What is the BP goal prior to thrombolysis?

Accepted Answer

Lower to <185/110 mm Hg prior to thrombolysis

Answer

Lower to <220/120 mm Hg prior to thrombolysis

Answer

No BP lowering required

Answer

Lower to <140/90 mm Hg before thrombolysis

Answer

Lower to <160/100 mm Hg before thrombolysis

Practice question

A 66-year-old woman presents with acute ischemic stroke symptoms for 3 hours and BP 210/115 mm Hg. Eligible for tPA except BP. What is the BP goal prior to thrombolysis?