tpa contraindications

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Contraindications to fibrinolysis with tPA for stroke include:

• Presence of active internal bleeding
• Bleeding diathesis (eg, platelets <100,000/µL)
• Presence of intracranial hemorrhage on CT scan
• Intracranial surgery in the last 3 months
• Blood pressure >185/110 mm Hg

Contraindications for PE includes:

• intracranial neoplasms
• recent intracranial or spinal surgery or trauma
• a history of hemorrhagic stroke
• or a nonhemorrhagic stroke within the prior 3 months¹

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