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1

Thrombolysis can be considered in all of these conditions, except:

ABlood pressure of more than 185/110 mmHg

BIschemic stroke within 2 hours

COnset of symptoms <4 hours

DMRI showing density in less than 1/3rd of the area supplied by MCA

2

Which of the following is not a contraindication for the use of rtPA in stroke management?

ABP >185/110 mm Hg

BHeparin in the past 24 hrs

CLesion occupying >1/3 of middle cerebral artery territory

DPresence of coma

3

Signs of increased intracranial tension are all except:

AHeadache

BSeizures

CPapilledema

DTachycardia

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