Template:Modified Wells Score

Modified Wells Score

Can be applied for patients whose clinical presentation is concerning for a DVT in order to risk stratify.

  • Active cancer (<6 mo) (1pt)
  • Paralysis, paresis, or immobility of extremity (1pt)
  • Bedridden >3 days because of symptoms within 4 weeks (1pt)
  • TTP along deep venous system (1pt)
  • Entire leg swollen (1pt)
  • Unilateral calf swelling >3cm below tibial tuberosity (1pt)
  • Unilateral pitting edema (1pt)
  • Collateral superficial veins, not varicose (1pt)
  • Previously documented DVT (1pt)
  • Alternative diagnosis as likely or more likely than DVT (-2pts)

Scoring:

  • A score of 0 or lower → minimal risk - DVT prevalence of 5%. D-dimer testing is safe in this group - negative d-dimer decreases the probability of disease to <1% allowing an ultrasound to be deferred.
  • A score of 1-2 → moderate risk - DVT prevalence of 17%. D-dimer testing still effective and a negative test decreases post-test probability disease to <1%
  • A score of 3 or higher → high risk - DVT prevalence of 17-53% → patients should receive an ultrasound[1]
  • ↑ Del Rios M et al. Focus on: Emergency Ultrasound For Deep Vein Thrombosis. ACEP News. March 2009. https://www.acep.org/clinical---practice-management/focus-on--emergency-ultrasound-for-deep-vein-thrombosis/
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