A 58-year-old male develops sudden-onset severe headache described as the worst headache of my life while lifting heavy furniture. He is alert but pho...

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A 58-year-old male develops sudden-onset severe headache described as the worst headache of my life while lifting heavy furniture. He is alert but photophobic and has neck stiffness. GCS is 15. Blood pressure is 178/95 mmHg. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

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Migraine with aura

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Hypertensive emergency

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Meningitis

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Tension-type headache

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

A 58-year-old male develops sudden-onset severe headache described as the worst headache of my life while lifting heavy furniture. He is alert but photophobic and has neck stiffness. GCS is 15. Blood pressure is 178/95 mmHg. What is the most likely diagnosis?