Use of Thrombolytics for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Emergency Department
Publication Date: September 26, 2024
Last Updated: September 27, 2024
Summary of Recommendations
In stroke patients who are candidates for both mechanical thrombectomy and IVT*, IVT should be offered and may be given prior to mechanical thrombectomy. (B)
*IVT is given within 4.5 hours from symptom onset
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Title
Use of Thrombolytics for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Emergency Department
Authoring Organization
American College of Emergency Physicians