Question

A 69-year-old male with sudden focal neurologic deficit presents 2 hours after onset. BP 180/100 mmHg, which is true regarding IV alteplase eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent DOAC therapy is not a contraindication

Answer

CT head without hemorrhage. Per AHA/ASA

Answer

which is true regarding IV alteplase eligibility?

Answer

BP must be lowered to ≤185/110 mmHg before thrombolysis

Answer

Time window is limited to within 60 minutes of onset

Practice question

A 69-year-old male with sudden focal neurologic deficit presents 2 hours after onset. BP 180/100 mmHg, which is true regarding IV alteplase eligibility?