Question

A 66-year-old with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion presents 10 hours after last known well. Noncontrast CT shows small core; perfusion imaging shows large penumbra. What intervention is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy may be offered within 6-24 hours in selected patients

Answer

No endovascular therapy beyond 6 hours

Answer

Thrombolysis only

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Heparin infusion

Practice question

A 66-year-old with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion presents 10 hours after last known well. Noncontrast CT shows small core; perfusion imaging shows large penumbra. What intervention is appropriate?