Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: An intensivist’s perspective

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World J Crit Care Med. Jun 9, 2023; 12(3): 130-138
Published online Jun 9, 2023. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v12.i3.130

Table 2 Constans clinical decision score

Patient characteristic	Score
Venous material present (CVC/pacemaker)	Yes	1 point
Venous material present (CVC/pacemaker)	No	0 point
Localised pain	Yes	1 point
Localised pain	No	0 point
Unilateral oedema	Yes	1 point
Unilateral oedema	No	0 point
Other diagnosis at least as plausible	Yes	-1 point
	No	0 point
Risk for UEDVT
Low: 12% probability of UEDVT	-1 to 0 points¹
Intermediate: 20% probability of UEDVT	1 point¹
High: 70% probability of UEDVT	2-3 points¹

¹Total score.

CVC: Central venous catheter; UEDVT: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis.

Citation: Singh O, Juneja D. Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: An intensivist’s perspective. World J Crit Care Med 2023; 12(3): 130-138
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v12/i3/130.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v12.i3.130

Singh O, Juneja D. Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: An intensivist’s perspective. World J Crit Care Med 2023; 12(3): 130-138 [PMID: 37397592 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v12.i3.130]

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