A 70-year-old with anterior circulation LVO presents 10 hours after last known well. CT perfusion shows mismatch meeting DAWN criteria. What is indica...

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A 70-year-old with anterior circulation LVO presents 10 hours after last known well. CT perfusion shows mismatch meeting DAWN criteria. What is indicated?

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Mechanical thrombectomy

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Supportive care only

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IV heparin infusion

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Immediate carotid endarterectomy

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Clot-dissolving intra-arterial urokinase only

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A 70-year-old with anterior circulation LVO presents 10 hours after last known well. CT perfusion shows mismatch meeting DAWN criteria. What is indicated?