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Padua prediction score

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2], Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[3]

Overview

Padua score for venous thromboembolism (VTE) assesses the risk of VTE among hospitalized medical patients.

Padua Prediction Score for VTE

Calculation of the Padua Prediction Score

Shown below is a calculator using the predictive score for VTE among hospitalized medical patients.[1] Check all boxes that apply to your patient:

Padua Prediction Score for VTE
Variable Score
Prior episode of VTE 3
Thrombophilia 3
Decreased mobility 3
Active malignancy 3
Previous trauma or surgery within that last month 2
Age ≥70 years 1
Heart and/or respiratory failure 1
Ischemic stroke or acute myocardial infarction 1
Acute rheumatologic disorder and/or acute infection 1
Obesity 1
Hormonal therapy 1
Padua Prediction Score for VTE:
Interpretation:

Interpretation of the Padua Prediction Score

The interpretation of the score is as follows:

  • Score < 4: Low risk for VTE
  • Score ≥ 4: High risk for VTE

References

  1. ↑ Barbar S, Noventa F, Rossetto V, Ferrari A, Brandolin B, Perlati M; et al. (2010). “A risk assessment model for the identification of hospitalized medical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism: the Padua Prediction Score”. J Thromb Haemost. 8 (11): 2450–7. doi:10.1111/j.1538-7836.2010.04044.x. PMID 20738765.

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