Wells Score for Pulmonary Embolism

Clinical Decision Tool

Estimates the clinical probability of pulmonary embolism.

Clinical Features

Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT +3 An alternative diagnosis is less likely than pulmonary embolism +3 Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute +1.5 Immobilisation for at least 3 days or surgery within the previous 4 weeks +1.5 Previous DVT or pulmonary embolism +1.5 Haemoptysis +1 Malignancy receiving treatment, treated within the last 6 months, or palliative +1

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