A 49-year-old presents with sudden, severe 'worst-ever' occipital headache and vomiting. Neuro exam normal. What is the most appropriate immediate inv...

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A 49-year-old presents with sudden, severe 'worst-ever' occipital headache and vomiting. Neuro exam normal. What is the most appropriate immediate investigation in ED?

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Non-contrast CT head urgently

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MRI brain with contrast

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Lumbar puncture only

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CT venogram

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No imaging; likely migraine

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Thunderclap headache / SAH rule-out

A 49-year-old presents with sudden, severe 'worst-ever' occipital headache and vomiting. Neuro exam normal. What is the most appropriate immediate investigation in ED?