Wells' score

From WikiLectures


Wells' scoring system' (Wells' score), or a simplified version of it, is used to determine the probability of pulmonary embolism. Determination of the level of risk is based on anamnestic data and clinical examination.

clinical suspicion of deep vein thrombosis 3 points
other diagnosis is less likely than pulmonary embolism 3 points
tachycardia > 100/min 1.5 points
immobilization/surgery in the previous 4 weeks 1.5 points
history of previous deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism 1.5 points
hemoptysis 1 point
active oncological disease (currently being treated or within the previous 6 months) 1 point
Risk of pulmonary embolism
probability score
low 0−1 points
middle 2–6 points
high 7 points or more


Links[edit | edit source]

Related articles[edit | edit source]

Used literature[edit | edit source]