A 62-year-old with suspected stroke presents 8 hours after last known well with dense left hemiplegia. CT shows no hemorrhage; CTA reveals right M1 oc...

Question

A 62-year-old with suspected stroke presents 8 hours after last known well with dense left hemiplegia. CT shows no hemorrhage; CTA reveals right M1 occlusion. What therapy is indicated if perfusion imaging shows salvageable tissue?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours in selected patients

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No reperfusion therapy due to >6 hours

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Alteplase IV only

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Immediate anticoagulation

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Aspirin only

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A 62-year-old with suspected stroke presents 8 hours after last known well with dense left hemiplegia. CT shows no hemorrhage; CTA reveals right M1 occlusion. What therapy is indicated if perfusion imaging shows salvageable tissue?