Case challenge · Neurology / Emergency · teaching

Acute Ischemic Stroke — Reperfusion Pathway · case challenge

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Case #1Neurology / Emergency

📋 Case data

Emergency assessment · non-contrast CTIntracranial hemorrhage seen

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Step 1 / 1 · Emergency assessment · non-contrast CT

Non-contrast CT result?

💡 Activate the stroke code on suspicion: secure airway/oxygen, check glucose, NIHSS, urgent non-contrast CT (CTA for large-vessel occlusion / LVO if indicated), blood pressure, and record the last-known-well (LKW) time.

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