Wells-Score DVT Wells Score for DVT Clinical Decision Tool Estimates the clinical probability of deep vein thrombosis. Clinical Features i Wells DVT Clinical Features The two-level Wells score estimates the clinical probability of deep vein thrombosis in a patient with suspected DVT. Used by Wells Score for DVT Suspected DVT Diagnostic Pathway Clinical note Use only after clinical history and examination. The score does not confirm or exclude DVT without the appropriate diagnostic pathway. Reference NICE NG158: Venous thromboembolic diseases Learn more → Active cancer: treatment ongoing, within 6 months, or palliative +1 Paralysis, paresis or recent plaster immobilisation of the lower extremities +1 Bedridden for 3 days or more, or major surgery within 12 weeks requiring general or regional anaesthesia +1 Localised tenderness along the distribution of the deep venous system +1 Entire leg swollen +1 Calf swelling at least 3 cm larger than the asymptomatic side +1 Pitting oedema confined to the symptomatic leg +1 Collateral superficial veins, non-varicose +1 Previously documented DVT +1 An alternative diagnosis is at least as likely as DVT -2 Select every clinical feature that applies to the patient. Calculate Wells Score for DVT
