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A 73-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her daughter for evaluation of sudden-onset weakness in the left side of her body that began two hours ago. The patient does not have chest pain, shortness of breath, or leg pain. Her past medical history includes hypertension and a 35-pack-year smoking history. She does not take anticoagulants, have any recent surgeries, or have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding. Vital signs are temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), pulse is 81/min and regular, and blood pressure is 166/104 mmHg. She has marked weakness and sensory loss in the left arm and left leg. Non-contrast CT-brain is without evidence of hemorrhage or mass effect. Which of the following is the next best step in managing this patient’s clinical condition? Elimination tool Heparin Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator Clopidogrel Administration of aspirin and atorvastatin Supportive care
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