A 31-year-old presents 3 hours after onset of unilateral weakness. LVO is suspected. What is the window for mechanical thrombectomy in select patients...

Question

A 31-year-old presents 3 hours after onset of unilateral weakness. LVO is suspected. What is the window for mechanical thrombectomy in select patients per AHA/ASA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Up to 24 hours in select patients with favourable imaging

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Up to 6 hours only

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Up to 12 hours only

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Only within 90 minutes

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Not indicated if NIHSS

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Mechanical Thrombectomy

A 31-year-old presents 3 hours after onset of unilateral weakness. LVO is suspected. What is the window for mechanical thrombectomy in select patients per AHA/ASA guidelines?