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VTE by Dr Celine T Aquino - Philippine College of Physicians

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Clinical Scoring System for DVTActive cancer (treatment or palliation w/in 6 months 1Paralysis, paresis or recent (4 weeks) plaster immobilization 1Recently bedridden > 3days &/or major surgery w/in 4 weeks 1Localized tenderness along distribution <strong>of</strong> deep vein 1Thigh and calf swollen 1Calf swelling 3 cm greater than unaffected side (measured 10 cmbelow tibial tuberosityPitting edema on symptomatic leg only 1Dilated superficial vein (non-varicose) in symptomatic leg only 11CTA* Score minus 2 if an alternative diagnosis is availableHigh probability > 3 ptsModerate probability 1-2 ptsLow < 0Wells PS, Hirsch J etal.J Intern Med 1998; 243:15-23

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