In a patient with thunderclap headache, none of the signs mentioned are helpful in confirming or ruling out hemorrhage, although a seizure makes bleeding from an aneurysm more likely. Physical examination should include vital sign, level of consciousness (Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)) eye examination, and neurologic examination.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage physical examination
Intracerebral hemorrhage physical examination
Subdural hematoma physical examination
Ischemic stroke physical examination
Transient ischemic attack physical examination
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis physical examination
Gliomatosis cerebri physical examination
Coma physical examination