A simple clinical model for the diagnosis of deep-vein thrombosis combined with impedance plethysmography: potential for an improvement in the diagnostic process

Field Value
Model ID98-001-01
Model NameWells 1998
Pubmed ID9487327
First AuthorWells
JournalJournal of Internal Medicine
Year1998
TitleA simple clinical model for the diagnosis of deep-vein thrombosis combined with impedance plethysmography: potential for an improvement in the diagnostic process
Primary Index ConditionVenous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Secondary Index ConditionDiagnosis
OutcomeVenous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Model Sample Size495
Cohort Sample Size495
Number of Events135
Follow-Up DurationDiagnosis
AUROCNR
Calibration Reported1
CovariatesActive cancer (treatment ongoing or within previous 6 months or palliative); Paralysis, paresis, or recent plaster immobilization of the lower extremities; Recently bedridden for more than 3 days or major surgery, within 4 weeks; Localized tenderness along the distribution of the deep venous system; Thigh and calf swollen (should be measured); Calf swelling 3cm > asymptomatic side (measured 10 cm below tibial tuberosity); Pitting oedema; symptomatic leg only; Dilated superficial veins (non-varicose) in symptomatic leg only
Mesh TermsTo be updated
Number of Validations0

External Validations