CTAS 2. A 29-year-old, 2 weeks postpartum, has progressive headache, a focal seizure, and left arm weakness. BP is 128/78, platelets are normal, and

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CTAS 2. A 29-year-old, 2 weeks postpartum, has progressive headache, a focal seizure, and left arm weakness. BP is 128/78, platelets are normal, and non-contrast CT shows a small right parietal haemorrhage atypical for hypertension. What is the most appropriate investigation?

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CT venography or MR venography

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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Lumbar puncture before imaging

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Plain skull radiography

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Routine EEG as first test

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CTAS 2. A 29-year-old, 2 weeks postpartum, has progressive headache, a focal seizure, and left arm weakness. BP is 128/78, platelets are normal, and non-contrast CT shows a small right parietal haemorrhage atypical for hypertension. What is the most appropriate investigation?