au-acem MCQ (SBA): Acute ischaemic stroke - thrombolysis BP target

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A 68-year-old woman presents with acute onset right-sided weakness and aphasia 1 hour after symptom onset. CT brain shows no haemorrhage. Blood pressure is 190/110 mmHg. She is otherwise suitable for intravenous thrombolysis. According to Australian stroke guidelines, which is the most appropriate blood pressure target before starting thrombolysis?

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