Ischemic stroke is one of the most tested neuro topics on the NPTE — and knowing how to differentiate it from hemorrhagic stroke can directly impact your exam score. In this episode, we break down ischemic stroke, TIA, embolus vs thrombosis, CT scans, and when TPA is appropriate — specifically for PT students preparing for boards.
If you're studying for the NPTE and want a clean, practical breakdown of stroke differential diagnosis, imaging, and PT treatment implications, this episode delivers exactly what you need without the fluff.
Understanding this matters because stroke questions aren’t memorization questions. They test clinical reasoning. If you can’t differentiate ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke quickly, you risk missing high-value neuro questions.
