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ModerateNeurologyAcute ischaemic stroke – thrombolysis windowuk-plab-1

A 67-year-old man presents 2 hours after sudden onset left-sided weakness and facial droop. CT brain shows no haemorrhage and features consistent with acute ischaemic stroke. He has no contraindications to thrombolysis. Within what time window from symptom onset is intravenous thrombolysis with Alteplase generally recommended in suitable patients?

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