A 59-year-old with acute ischemic stroke (last known well 2 hours ago) has BP 165/95 mm Hg and CT shows no hemorrhage. What is the best next step?...

Question

A 59-year-old with acute ischemic stroke (last known well 2 hours ago) has BP 165/95 mm Hg and CT shows no hemorrhage. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV alteplase after confirming eligibility

Answer

Lower BP to

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Administer aspirin first, then alteplase

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Withhold reperfusion because symptoms are mild

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Delay treatment until MRI is obtained

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Ischemic Stroke