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A 45-year-old woman with long-standing poorly controlled hypertension presents with a severe occipital headache described as "the worst of her life" and associated with neck stiffness and photophobia. Blood pressure is 190/110 mmHg. Non-contrast CT brain is normal. What is the most appropriate next investigation?

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