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Mechanical Thrombectomy Quiz
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Mechanical Thrombectomy Quiz

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What brain imaging method is recommended to exclude hemorrhage and assess the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) for patient selection in anterior circulation stroke?

  • CT with contrast
  • MRI without contrast
  • CT without contrast (correct)
  • Diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI)
  • What is the recommended NIHSS score threshold for patient selection for intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in anterior circulation stroke?

  • NIHSS score ≥4
  • NIHSS score ≥6 (correct)
  • NIHSS score ≥10
  • NIHSS score ≥8
  • When should treatment (femoral puncture) ideally start for patients eligible for intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in anterior circulation stroke?

  • Within 24 hours of the time last known to be well (correct)
  • Within 48 hours of the time last known to be well
  • Within 12 hours of the time last known to be well
  • Within 36 hours of the time last known to be well
  • What imaging technique is recommended to demonstrate a proximal large artery occlusion in the anterior circulation as the cause of ischemic stroke for patient selection in anterior circulation stroke?

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