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Wells Criteria for PE Calculator

Free Wells Criteria for PE Calculator. Estimate pre-test probability of pulmonary embolism with evidence-based scoring and D-dimer guidance.

References

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  2. NICE NG158. Recommendation 1.1.17, Table 2: two-level PE Wells score and criterion definitions, adapted from Wells et al. 2000.
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