Question

A 70-year-old with acute ischemic stroke presents 10 hours after onset with M2 occlusion; perfusion imaging shows small core with large penumbra. Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy in selected patients up to 24 hours

Answer

No reperfusion beyond 6 hours

Answer

IV heparin

Answer

Aspirin only

Answer

Discharge home

Practice question

A 70-year-old with acute ischemic stroke presents 10 hours after onset with M2 occlusion; perfusion imaging shows small core with large penumbra. Therapy?