A 30-year-old man presents with acute onset of the ‘worst headache of his life’ and neck stiffness. CT head performed 2 hours after onset shows no hae...

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A 30-year-old man presents with acute onset of the ‘worst headache of his life’ and neck stiffness. CT head performed 2 hours after onset shows no haemorrhage. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Perform lumbar puncture at least 12 hours after onset

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Reassure and discharge

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Start Aspirin and discharge

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Repeat CT in 1 year

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Start anticoagulation

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Subarachnoid haemorrhage investigation

A 30-year-old man presents with acute onset of the ‘worst headache of his life’ and neck stiffness. CT head performed 2 hours after onset shows no haemorrhage. What is the most appropriate next step?