Ischaemic stroke (acute) - alteplase

Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke

Summary

Alteplase is recommended as a possible treatment for people with an acute ischaemic stroke if it is given:

• by a doctor with training and experience in managing acute strokes
• in hospitals with the staff and equipment needed to allow it to be used safely and properly.

Guidance documents

• Guidance PDF format
• Quick reference guide PDF format
• Understanding NICE guidance PDF format
• TA122 Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke: guidance (MS Word format)
• TA122 Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke: understanding NICE guidance (MS Word format)

Implementing this guidance

• Costing template
• Audit criteria

• How this guidance was produced
• Background information

We will consult on our review plans for this guidance in April 2010