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A 49-year-old woman presents with sudden onset 'worst ever' occipital headache during exercise, associated with brief loss of consciousness. She now has neck stiffness but a non-focal neurological examination. CT brain performed 2 hours after symptom onset is normal. What is the most appropriate next investigation?

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