A 27-year-old female presents with a sudden severe headache described as 'thunderclap,' reaching maximum intensity within seconds. What is the most ap...

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A 27-year-old female presents with a sudden severe headache described as 'thunderclap,' reaching maximum intensity within seconds. What is the most appropriate initial investigation?

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CT brain without contrast

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MRI brain

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Lumbar puncture

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MR angiography

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CT angiography of the brain

MCQ (SBA): Neurology

A 27-year-old female presents with a sudden severe headache described as 'thunderclap,' reaching maximum intensity within seconds. What is the most appropriate initial investigation?