Stroke

Question 2

Acute ischaemic stroke: initial treatment

Answer 2

1. Alteplase IV: administered within 4.5hrs
2. Aspirin 300mg ASAP

Question 3

Ischaemic stroke: which antiplatelet should be prescribed?

Answer 3

Aspirin or clopidogrel
Prasugrel and ticagrelor CI

Question 4

Long term management of TIA if pt does not have AF

Answer 4

1. C
2. D + A or D or A

Question 5

Stroke prevention with AF

Answer 5

DOAC

Question 6

Treatment for Delayed cerebral ischaemia

Answer 6

Nimodipine 60mg PO ever 4 hrs for 21 days
CCB reduces incidence and severity of neurological defecits following subarachnoid haemmorrhage