Question

A 63-year-old with acute ischemic stroke presents 90 minutes after symptom onset. BP 178/100 mmHg, CT shows no hemorrhage. Which criterion must be met before IV alteplase?

Accepted Answer

BP ≤185/110 mmHg prior to bolus

Answer

Platelets ≥50,000/µL

Answer

Age <70 years

Answer

On warfarin regardless of INR

Answer

Blood glucose <300 mg/dL mandatory

Practice question

A 63-year-old with acute ischemic stroke presents 90 minutes after symptom onset. BP 178/100 mmHg, CT shows no hemorrhage. Which criterion must be met before IV alteplase?