A 60-year-old with ischemic stroke receives IV alteplase. When should aspirin be started?...

Question

A 60-year-old with ischemic stroke receives IV alteplase. When should aspirin be started?

Accepted Answer

After repeat imaging at 24 hours without hemorrhage

Answer

Immediately after alteplase

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After 6 hours

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Not within first 7 days

Answer

Only if anticoagulation is contraindicated

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Post-tPA Antiplatelet