Question

A 66-year-old with suspected AIS 2 hours after onset has SBP 210/110 and is a tPA candidate. What is the target BP before giving tPA?

Accepted Answer

Lower to <185/110 mmHg before alteplase

Answer

Lower to <160/90 mmHg before alteplase

Answer

No BP lowering needed before tPA

Answer

Lower to <200/100 mmHg before tPA

Answer

Target <140/90 mmHg before tPA

Practice question

A 66-year-old with suspected AIS 2 hours after onset has SBP 210/110 and is a tPA candidate. What is the target BP before giving tPA?