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20: Update and decisions

Now 2 hrs 20 mins (140 mins) since onset, BP currently 158/90, NIHSS unchanged at 6.

What would you do next?

Request further advanced imaging (e.g. CTP, MRI, MRP) to guide treatment?

CTP perfusion deficit, low mismatch volume, ratio not favourable from a treatment perspective.​

Any BP intervention?

  • No BP intervention
  • Lower SBP to <180mmHg before bolus
  • Start lowering BP, but give bolus before attaining target

None of our experienced colleagues recommended GP intervention.

Any lysis intervention?

  • No lysis
  • Treat with alteplase 0.9mg/kg
  • Treat with alteplase 0.6mg/kg
  • Treat with tenecteplase

3/5 of our experienced colleagues recommended alteplase 0.9mg/kg, 2/5 recommended no lysis.

Refer for thrombectomy?

  • Yes
  • No

None of our experienced colleagues recommended referral for thrombectomy.