Stroke Summary

Acute pathway

FAST

  • Face, Arm, Speech, Time

Window

  • Thrombolysis ≤4.5 h
  • Thrombectomy ≤6 h (up to 24 h selected LVO)

Imaging

  • Non-contrast CT (rule out bleed)
  • CT angio for LVO

Treatment

  • Alteplase 0.9 mg/kg (10% bolus)
  • Aspirin 300 mg after bleed excluded
  • Stroke unit, swallow, VTE prophylaxis (IPC)
WardRound

WardRound

Clinical Decisions in Seconds