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| DVT Probability: Wells Score System |
The MedCalc 3000 module DVT Probability: Wells Score System is available in MedCalc 3000 Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Paralysis, paresis or recent orthopedic casting of lower extremity
- Recently bedridden (more than 3 days) or major surgery within past 4 weeks
- Localized tenderness in deep vein system
- Swelling of entire leg
- Calf swelling 3 cm greater than other leg (measured 10 cm below the tibial tuberosity)
- Pitting edema greater in the symptomatic leg
- Collateral non varicose superficial veins
- Active cancer or cancer treated within 6 months
- Alternative diagnosis more likely than DVT (Baker's cyst, cellulitis, muscle damage, SVT, post phlebitic syndrome, ingunal lymphadenopathy, external venous compression)
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