Medicine

Last updated on: November 1st, 2024

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Cerebrovascular Diseases 1

A 60-year-old man with a history of hypertension and atrial fibrillation comes to the emergency department with sudden onset severe headache and difficulty speaking. His medications include lisinopril, dronedarone, and apixaban. Noncontrast head CT reveals a cerebellar hemorrhage with a volume of 18 mL, causing brain stem compression and hydrocephalus. The patient's blood pressure is 190/100 mm Hg, and his international normalized ratio (INR) is within normal limits.


Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management?

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