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Wells Criteria for Pulmonary Embolism calculator

Enter the published formula inputs below to calculate and interpret this score.

Clinical inputs

Result

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Low pretest probability (<2)

Consider D-dimer; if negative, PE is unlikely.

Formula inputs

  • Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT
  • PE is the most likely diagnosis or equally likely
  • Heart rate >100
  • Immobilization or surgery in the previous 4 weeks
  • Previous PE or DVT
  • Hemoptysis
  • Malignancy (treatment within 6 months or palliative)

Primary source

Wells PS et al. Excluding pulmonary embolism at the bedside without diagnostic imaging. Ann Intern Med (2001)

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