Haematology

Padua Prediction Score

VTE risk in hospitalised medical patients.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use in hospitalised medical (non-surgical) patients to assess venous thromboembolism risk and guide thromboprophylaxis.

Why use

It identifies medical inpatients who may benefit from pharmacological prophylaxis.

Advice

A score ≥4 indicates high risk; weigh against bleeding risk and follow local thromboprophylaxis policy.

Evidence & references

Barbar S et al. A risk assessment model for the identification of hospitalized medical patients at risk for VTE: the Padua Prediction Score. J Thromb Haemost. 2010.

About the creator

Barbar S et al.

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