Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


07: Update and decisions

Now 1 hr 30 mins (90 mins) since onset, BP currently 130/90, NIHSS  unchanged at 8.

 

What would you do next?

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

CTP normal CBF, 0 ml TMax greater than 6, however entire right hemisphere abnormality TMax >4sec.

Does not respect territories and CTA: no CC, ICA, MCA, ACA or PCA occlusion. ? Stroke mimic seizure, or hemiplegic migraine.​

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 BP intervention.

Any lysis intervention?

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

None of our experienced colleagues recommended lysis.

Refer for thrombectomy?

  • Yes
  • No

None of our experienced colleagues recommended referral for thrombectomy.