Ischaemic stroke (acute) - alteplase

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.

Documents

For healthcare professionals

• TA 122 - Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke - Quick Reference Guide
• TA 122 - Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke: Guidance (MS word format)
• TA 122 - Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke: Guidance

For patients, carers and the public

• TA 122 - Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke - Understanding NICE guidance (MS word format)
• TA 122 - Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke - Understanding NICE guidance

Background information

• TA 122 - Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke: Press release

Implementing this guidance

Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below:

• Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke: Audit criteria
• Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke: Costing template