Which of the following is not an indication for thrombolysis in stroke patient?: (A) Ischemic stroke of less than 3 hours, (B) CT scan showing no hemorrhage or edema > 1/ 3rd of the MCA territory, (C) Sustained blood pressure> 185/110 mm Hg despite treatment, (D) Clinical diagnosis of stroke
Answer is C. Sustained blood pressure> 185/110 mm Hg despite treatment is not an indication of thrombolysis in stroke patient. INDICATION Clinical diagnosis of stroke Onset of symptoms to time of drug administration <=4.5 hours CT scan showing no hemorrhage or edema of >1/3 of the MCA territory Age 18 >= years CONTRAINDICATIONS Sustained BP >185/110 mmHg despite treatment Bleeding diathesis Recent head injury or intracerebral hemorrhage Major surgery in preceding 14 days Gastrointestinal bleeding in preceding 21 days Recent myocardial infarction