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| DVT Probability: St. Andre Score System |
The EBMcalc module DVT Probability: St. Andre Score System is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Paralysis, paresis or recent orthopedic casting of lower extremity
- Localized warmth
- Unilateral pitting edema
- Collateral non varicose superficial veins
- Active cancer or cancer treated within 6 months
- Alternative diagnosis more likely than DVT (Baker's cyst, cellulitis, muscle damage, SVT, post phlebitic syndrome, inguinal lymphadenopathy, external venous compression)
References
- Constans J, Nelzy ML, Salmi LR, et al. Clinical prediction of lower limb deep vein thrombosis in symptomatic hospitalized patients. Thromb Haemost. 2001 Oct;86(4):985-90. PubMed ID: 11686356
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