Alteplase for treating acute ischaemic stroke

  • Technology appraisal guidance
  • TA264
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1 Recommendations

1.1

Alteplase is recommended within its marketing authorisation for treating acute ischaemic stroke in adults if:

  • treatment is started as early as possible within 4.5 hours of onset of stroke symptoms, and

  • intracranial haemorrhage has been excluded by appropriate imaging techniques.