Acute-onset right-sided weakness

Paul Kuperman

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Abstract:  This 60 year-old patient presented with acute-onset right-sided weakness. The diagnosis of acute left MCA thrombosis was made. The patient was treated with intra-arterial thrombolysis unfortunately, the patient's symptoms did not improve.
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Question Text 

Regarding intra-arterial thrombolysis. Which of the following is
true
 

Answers
 Answer: All acute ischemic events should be treated with thrombolysis regardless of time of onset of symptom 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Treatment can be performed up to 48 hours following onset of symptoms 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: The most worrisome complication is intracerebral hemorrhage 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
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 Answer: Head CT is not commonly performed prior to administration of thrombolytic therapy 
Correct Answer? 
No
 
Case Study Link: Acute-onset right-sided weakness