Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with ischemic stroke?

In the context of ischemic stroke, the symptoms commonly associated with this condition include unilateral arm weakness, slurred speech, and unilateral facial droop. These symptoms arise because an ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is obstructed, leading to neurological deficits related to the area of the brain that is affected.

Unilateral arm weakness indicates that there is a problem in the brain’s control over movement on one side of the body, typically the opposite side of the brain from where the stroke occurred. Slurred speech is another common symptom, as the areas of the brain responsible for speech may be impacted. Unilateral facial droop occurs due to involvement of the facial motor pathways and can also be a key indicator of a stroke.

In contrast, while increased blood pressure can indeed occur in patients with an ischemic stroke, it is not a specific symptom of the condition itself. Rather, hypertension is a common response of the body to stress, including acute medical conditions such as stroke. Therefore, increased blood pressure does not directly indicate the occurrence of an ischemic stroke unlike the other listed symptoms which are more clearly indicative of the neurological impact resulting from the stroke.