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Notes

Wells Clinical Score for Deep Vein Thrombosis

Clinical Parameter ScoreScore
Active cancer (treatment ongoing or within 6 months)+1
Paralysis or recent immobilization of LE+1
Recently bedridden for > 3 days or major surgery < 4 weeks+1
Localized tenderness along the distribution of the deep venous system+1
Entire leg swelling+1
Calf swelling > 3 cm compared to the asymptomatic leg+1
Pitting edema (> asymptomatic leg)+1
Previous DVT documented+1
Collateral superficial veins (nonvaricose)+1
Alternative diagnosis (as likely or > that of DVT)-2

Total Score

High probabilitygteq3
Moderate probability1-2
Low probabilitylteq0

Source: Anand SS, Wells PS, Hunt D, et al. (1998).