Question

A 64-year-old with suspected acute ischemic stroke arrived 90 minutes after last known well. BP 188/102 mm Hg, no hemorrhage on CT. For IV alteplase eligibility, what BP target is required before infusion?

Accepted Answer

<185/110 mm Hg

Answer

≤220/120 mm Hg

Answer

<200/110 mm Hg

Answer

<160/90 mm Hg

Answer

No BP requirement

Practice question

A 64-year-old with suspected acute ischemic stroke arrived 90 minutes after last known well. BP 188/102 mm Hg, no hemorrhage on CT. For IV alteplase eligibility, what BP target is required before infusion?