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MediumNeurologySubarachnoid haemorrhageau-amc

A 46-year-old woman presents with a sudden severe occipital headache described as "the worst headache of my life", associated with vomiting. Neurological examination is normal. CT brain without contrast within 2 hours of onset is reported as normal. What is the most appropriate next investigation to exclude a subarachnoid haemorrhage?

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