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A 68-year-old man presents with acute right hemiparesis and aphasia 2 hours after symptom onset. CT shows no hemorrhage and ASPECTS score is 8. BP is 172/94, platelets 240K, INR 1.1. What is the best next step?

Lower BP to below 140/90 before any therapy Administer IV alteplase 0.9 mg/kg (max 90 mg) Start aspirin 325 mg and observe Obtain MRI before any treatment decision

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Administer IV alteplase 0.9 mg/kg (max 90 mg)

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