What is the recommended treatment for patients presenting with AIS and acute pericarditis?
For patients with major AIS likely to produce severe disability and acute pericarditis, treatment with IV alteplase may be reasonable (COR IIb; LOE C-EO); urgent consultation with a cardiologist is recommended in this situation. For patients presenting with moderate AIS likely to produce mild disability and acute pericarditis, treatment with IV alteplase is of uncertain net benefit. (COR IIb; LOE C-LD)