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Calculators

Wells score (pulmonary embolism)

Pretest probability of PE from seven clinical items.

Result

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Three-tier: low probability. Two-tier: PE unlikely, D-dimer can rule out.

Interpretation
Anchors the D-dimer-versus-imaging decision to pretest probability.
Limitations
The 'most likely diagnosis' item is subjective by design; the score guides, it does not decide alone.
Reference
Wells PS et al. Thromb Haemost 2000;83:416-20.

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