Question

A 45-year-old man presents with a sudden severe headache described as the worst of his life. CT head is normal. He has neck stiffness on exam. According to NICE guidelines, what is the next investigation?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar puncture

Answer

MRI scan of the brain

Answer

Repeat CT in 6 hours

Answer

CT angiography of the brain

Answer

Discharge with analgesia

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with a sudden severe headache described as the worst of his life. CT head is normal. He has neck stiffness on exam. According to NICE guidelines, what is the next investigation?