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ModerateIV alteplase 0.9 mg/kg (max 90 mg) is recommended once BP is lowered to <185/110 mm Hg. BP >160/90 (A) is not a contraindication; thresholds are <185/110 prior to alteplase. MRI (C) not required if CT excludes bleed. There is a maximum dose (D). Ten hours (E) exceeds the window."Neurology"moderate"

A 58-year-old with suspected ischemic stroke presents 90 minutes after last known well. BP 178/98 mm Hg. CT head shows no hemorrhage. Which is correct for IV alteplase?

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