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| Variable | Score |
|---|---|
| Age > 40 | +1 |
| Neck pain / stiffness | +1 |
| Witnessed loss of consciousness | +1 |
| Onset during exertion | +1 |
| Thunderclap headache (instantly peaking pain) | +1 |
| Limited neck flexion on examination | +1 |
With any score of > 1, it is recommended to consider subarachnoid Hemorrhage as a part of our differentials, but owing to its low specificity, it does not necessarily mean that a work up for subarachnoid Hemorrhage should be performed.
