Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with severe headache, neck stiffness, and photophobia. Suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage is not confirmed by CT scan. According to NICE guidelines, what is the next investigation?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar puncture with xanthochromia analysis

Answer

MRI brain

Answer

Digital subtraction angiography

Answer

EEG

Answer

Repeat CT in 24 hours

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents with severe headache, neck stiffness, and photophobia. Suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage is not confirmed by CT scan. According to NICE guidelines, what is the next investigation?