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What pharmacological treatments are recommended for ischaemic stroke according to NICE guidelines?
According to NICE guidelines, pharmacological treatments recommended for ischaemic stroke include thrombolytic agents such as alteplase within the first 3 hours and up to 4.5 hours for patients under 80. Additionally, aspirin may be prescribed to reduce platelet aggregation, and antihypertensives are recommended for patients with high blood pressure.
Key points
- Thrombolytic agents like alteplase are recommended within the first 3 to 4.5 hours for ischaemic stroke.
- Aspirin is prescribed to reduce platelet aggregation in ischaemic stroke or TIA.
- Antihypertensives are advised for patients with high blood pressure.
Source:Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students· The endocrine system and associated disorders· p. 146–147
Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology: An Essential Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students
Ian Peate
THIRD EDITION · John Wiley & Sons Ltd