Q. A 63 year-old woman presents with aphasia and right side weakness that began 45 minutes ago while exercising at her gym. EMS was activated and she was taken straight to the emergency room. She is unable to speak upon arrival and cannot provide any meaningful history. EMS has contact information for her husband who is en route to the hospital but is not answering his cell-phone. Blood pressure is 163/82 mmHg General physical exam is normal. On neurological examination, she is unable to speak or follow verbal commands but can mimic and follow some tactile commands. She is paralyzed in the right lower face and arm and her right lower extremity is weak. She appears to have reduced sensation on the right side. Noncontrast head CT is normal. Which of the following is true in regards to the next steps in management?