Updated Stroke Guidelines Endorse Tenecteplase as Equivalent to Alteplase

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Published: 2026-07-05
Category: health
Source: EM Update
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New guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association now recommend tenecteplase as an equally viable treatment option for acute ischemic stroke. This update applies within the 4.5-hour thrombolysis window, signifying a notable change in clinical practice for stroke management. The revised guidance offers clinicians more flexibility in treatment choices.

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