Table 1.

Clinical model for predicting pretest probability for DVT3

Score
Active cancer (treatment ongoing or within previous 6 mo or palliative) 1  
Paralysis, paresis or recent plaster immobilization of the lower extremities 1  
Recently bedridden > 3 d or major surgery within 4 wk 1  
Localized tenderness along the distribution of the deep venous system 1  
Entire leg swollen 1  
Calf swelling 3 cm > asymptomatic side (measured 10 cm below tibial tuberosity) 1  
Pitting edema confined to the symptomatic leg 1  
Collateral superficial veins (nonvaricose) 1  
Alternative diagnosis as likely or greater than that of DVT −2 
Score
Active cancer (treatment ongoing or within previous 6 mo or palliative) 1  
Paralysis, paresis or recent plaster immobilization of the lower extremities 1  
Recently bedridden > 3 d or major surgery within 4 wk 1  
Localized tenderness along the distribution of the deep venous system 1  
Entire leg swollen 1  
Calf swelling 3 cm > asymptomatic side (measured 10 cm below tibial tuberosity) 1  
Pitting edema confined to the symptomatic leg 1  
Collateral superficial veins (nonvaricose) 1  
Alternative diagnosis as likely or greater than that of DVT −2 

In patients with symptoms in both legs, the more symptomatic leg is used. Pretest probability calculated as the total score: high ≥ 3; moderate 1 or 2; low ≤ 0.

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