A 70-year-old man with probable stroke 10 hours ago has CTA showing proximal MCA occlusion and favorable perfusion imaging with mismatch. Next step?...

Question

A 70-year-old man with probable stroke 10 hours ago has CTA showing proximal MCA occlusion and favorable perfusion imaging with mismatch. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy within 6-24 hours in eligible patients

Answer

Not a candidate for reperfusion

Answer

IV alteplase because within 12 hours

Answer

Start heparin infusion

Answer

DAPT for 90 days

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