Question

A 63-year-old with suspected large-vessel occlusion presents 8 hours after last known well. CT perfusion shows a small core with a large penumbra. What therapy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours in selected patients

Answer

No reperfusion therapy as >6 hours

Answer

IV alteplase as monotherapy

Answer

Aspirin and high-dose statin only

Answer

Therapeutic hypothermia

Practice question

A 63-year-old with suspected large-vessel occlusion presents 8 hours after last known well. CT perfusion shows a small core with a large penumbra. What therapy is recommended?