A simplified decision rule to rule out deep vein thrombosis using clinical assessment and D-dimer.
Keying XuKerstin de WitGeert-Jan GeersingToshihiko TakadaRoger SchutgensJohan ElfClive KearonSameer ParpiaPublished in: Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH (2021)
The combination of D-dimer and Wells items resulted in a simple clinical decision rule with 3 items. The results suggest that the rule can safely exclude DVT. Prospective validation is required.
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