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Wells Score Calculator for Pulmonary Embolism

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Assesses the pre-test probability of a patient having a pulmonary embolism (PE) based on clinical findings. This score helps guide decisions on further diagnostic testing.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Clinical signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Alternative diagnosis less likely than PE, Heart rate > 100 bpm, Immobilization or surgery in the previous 4 weeks, Previous DVT or PE, Hemoptysis, and Malignancy (treatment within 6 months or palliative) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Wells Score and Pre-test Probability of PE in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Clinical signs of DVT, Alternative diagnosis less likely than PE

Clinical signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Present; Alternative diagnosis less likely than PE: Yes; Heart rate > 100 bpm: No; Immobilization or surgery in the previous 4 weeks: No; Previous DVT or PE: No; Hemoptysis: No; Malignancy (treatment within 6 months or palliative): No

Total Wells Score: 6; Pre-test Probability of PE: Intermediate (3-25%)

High Heart Rate, Previous DVT/PE

Clinical signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Absent; Alternative diagnosis less likely than PE: No; Heart rate > 100 bpm: Yes; Immobilization or surgery in the previous 4 weeks: No; Previous DVT or PE: Yes; Hemoptysis: No; Malignancy (treatment within 6 months or palliative): No

Total Wells Score: 3; Pre-test Probability of PE: Low (likely < 3%)

Hemoptysis, Malignancy

Clinical signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Absent; Alternative diagnosis less likely than PE: No; Heart rate > 100 bpm: No; Immobilization or surgery in the previous 4 weeks: No; Previous DVT or PE: No; Hemoptysis: Yes; Malignancy (treatment within 6 months or palliative): Yes

Total Wells Score: 2; Pre-test Probability of PE: Low (likely < 3%)

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.