re: Gary Kubiak had a "Mini-Stroke"

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* DPH stroke care recommendations modified for BMC. Guidelines for Use of Intravenous tPA in Acute Ischemic Stroke Approved FDA use for LESS than 3.0 hours from initial symptoms Off-label use for 3 to 4.5 hours (see additional warnings box below) A. Indications New symptomatic ischemic stroke with clearly defined onset AND Onset of symptoms to tPA < 3.0 hours (3 to 4.5 hours with warnings below) AND Non-contrast CT showing no intracranial hemorrhage or well-established acute infarct (>1/3 MCA territory) AND Patient evaluated by in-house neurology Fellow or Resident and tPA approved by stroke attending (via phone or in person)

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