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Wells score for PE (adapted from [54]).
| Variable | Points |
|---|---|
| Clinical signs and symptoms compatible with DVT | 3 |
| PE judged to be the most likely diagnosis | 3 |
| Surgery or bedridden for more than 3 days during the past 4 weeks | 1.5 |
| Previous DVT or PE | 1.5 |
| Heart rate > 100/minute | 1.5 |
| Hemoptysis | 1 |
| Active cancer (treatment ongoing or within the previous 6 months or palliative treatment) | 1 |
Scoring:
≤4—low pretest probability.
4.5–6—moderate pretest probability.
>6—high pretest probability.
