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Wells Score for DVT
The Wells Score is used to assess the probability of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The score is based on the following criteria:
Criteria:
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Active cancer (treatment ongoing, within 6 months, or palliative) | 1 |
| Paralysis, paresis, or recent plaster immobilization of the lower extremities | 1 |
| Recently bedridden for 3 days or more, or major surgery within the previous 12 weeks requiring general or regional anesthesia | 1 |
| Localized tenderness along the distribution of the deep venous system | 1 |
| Entire leg swollen | 1 |
| Calf swelling at least 3 cm larger than asymptomatic side (measured 10 cm below tibial tuberosity) | 1 |
| Pitting edema confined to the symptomatic leg | 1 |
| Collateral superficial veins (nonvaricose) | 1 |
| Previously documented DVT | 1 |
| An alternative diagnosis at least as likely as DVT | -2 |
Scoring:
- Score 0 or less: Low probability of DVT
- Score 1-2: Moderate probability of DVT
- Score 3 or more: High probability of DVT