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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

Overview

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

Padua Prediction Score for VTE

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

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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