What is the acute management of ischemic stroke?
IV alteplase within 4.5 hours of symptom onset for eligible patients. Tenecteplase non-inferior for LVO. Mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion within 6 hours (extended to 24 hours with favorable perfusion imaging). Door-to-needle target <60 minutes. Blood pressure management: permissive hypertension unless thrombolysis (<185/110) or extreme elevation. Aspirin within 24-48 hours. Admit to stroke unit. Early rehabilitation.
Alerah Consensus Engine
Multi-Guideline Agreement: High (96%)
Consensus Models: Gemini 3, Gemini 3 Pro, Sonnet 4.5, GPT 5.2
External Auditors: Grok 4, Opus 4.5
Last reconciled: December 31, 2025 | Version: 1.0
Multi-Guideline Agreement: High (96%)
Consensus Models: Gemini 3, Gemini 3 Pro, Sonnet 4.5, GPT 5.2
External Auditors: Grok 4, Opus 4.5
Last reconciled: December 31, 2025 | Version: 1.0
Disclaimer: This consensus summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.