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Wells Criteria for DVT calculator

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Low probability

Band: Low probability

Interpretation. Low probability

Suggested management. Consider D-dimer; if negative, DVT is unlikely.

Wells Criteria for DVT: 0 — Low probability. Interpretation: Low probability What to do: Consider D-dimer; if negative, DVT is unlikely. Inputs: Active cancer: false; Paralysis, paresis, or recent plaster immobilization: false; Bedridden >3 days or major surgery within 4 weeks: false; Localized tenderness along the deep venous system: false; Entire leg swelling: false; Calf swelling >3 cm vs other leg: false; Pitting edema confined to the symptomatic leg: false; Collateral superficial veins (non-varicose): false; Alternative diagnosis at least as likely as DVT: false Source: Wells PS et al. Value of assessment of pretest probability of deep-vein thrombosis in clinical management. Lancet (1997)

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Clinical inputs

  • Active cancer
  • Paralysis, paresis, or recent plaster immobilization
  • Bedridden >3 days or major surgery within 4 weeks
  • Localized tenderness along the deep venous system
  • Entire leg swelling
  • Calf swelling >3 cm vs other leg
  • Pitting edema confined to the symptomatic leg
  • Collateral superficial veins (non-varicose)
  • Alternative diagnosis at least as likely as DVT

Primary source

Wells PS et al. Value of assessment of pretest probability of deep-vein thrombosis in clinical management. Lancet (1997)

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