Wells’ Criteria for DVT

Calculates Wells' Score for risk of DVT.

Active cancer? +1
Bedridden recently >3 days or major surgery within four weeks? +1
Calf swelling >3cm compared to the other leg? +1
Collateral (nonvaricose) superficial veins present? +1
Entire leg swollen? +1
Localized tenderness along the deep venous system? +1
Pitting edema, greater in the symptomatic leg? +1
Paralysis, paresis, or recent plaster immobilization of the lower extremity +1
Previously documented DVT? +1
Alternative diagnosis to DVT as likely or more likely? -2
Patient has none of these
Score points








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