A new pretest probability score for diagnosis of lower limb deep vein thrombosis in unselected population of outpatients and inpatients

Autor: Pinyo Suparatchatpun, Chanean Ruangsetakit, Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi, Khamin Chinsakchai, Pramook Mutirangura, Trakarn Chaivanit, Chumpol Wongwanit
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease. 32:107-114
ISSN: 1758-1125
0268-3555
DOI: 10.1177/0268355516630469
Popis: Objective To develop a new pretest probability score for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in unselected population of outpatients and inpatients. Methods The new score was developed using independent factors from 500 patients clinically suspected of leg DVT. The new score was validated in a second group of 315 patients. Results The score consists of four components: unilateral leg pain, confinement to bed, calf enlargement >3 cm compared with the other side, and previous venous thromboembolism. A score ≥2 indicated a high probability while a score Conclusions Our new score was valid in an unselected population of outpatients and inpatients.
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