Question

A 39-year-old with suspected stroke presents 2 hours after onset, BP 170/95 mm Hg. No contraindications. Which BP threshold must be met before alteplase?

Accepted Answer

<185/110 mm Hg

Answer

<160/90 mm Hg

Answer

<200/100 mm Hg

Answer

No BP threshold

Answer

<120/80 mm Hg

Practice question

A 39-year-old with suspected stroke presents 2 hours after onset, BP 170/95 mm Hg. No contraindications. Which BP threshold must be met before alteplase?