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| DVT Probability: Ambulatory Score System (Constans, 2003 paper) |
The EBMcalc module DVT Probability: Ambulatory Score System (Constans, 2003 paper) is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Sex
- Paralysis, paresis or recent orthopedic casting of lower extremity
- Bed confined >3 days
- Unilateral lower limb enlargement (3 cm circumferance more than contralateral)
- Unilateral lower limb pain
- Alternative diagnosis more likely than DVT (Baker's cyst, cellulitis, muscle damage, SVT, post phlebitic syndrome, inguinal lymphadenopathy, external venous compression)
References
- Constans J, Boutinet C, Salmi R, et al. Comparison of four clinical prediction scores for the diagnosis of lower limb deep venous thrombosis in outpatients. Amer J Med. 2003:Vol 115, 436-440. PubMed ID: 14563499
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