For a patient with a large vessel occlusion stroke beyond the thrombolysis window but within 24 hours of last known well, what advanced treatment can the ED nurse anticipate?
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Correct answer: Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) if eligible
Many stroke guidelines support endovascular thrombectomy up to 24 hours in selected patients with large vessel occlusion, requiring neurointerventional evaluation.
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