Further validation and simplification of the Wells clinical decision rule in pulmonary embolism

Field Value
Model ID08-047-02
Model NameSimplified Wells Rule
Pubmed ID18217159
First AuthorGibson
JournalThrombosis and Haemostasis
Year2008
TitleFurther validation and simplification of the Wells clinical decision rule in pulmonary embolism
Primary Index ConditionVenous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Secondary Index ConditionDiagnosis
OutcomeVenous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Model Sample Size3306
Cohort Sample Size3306
Number of Events674
Follow-Up DurationDiagnosis
AUROC0.736
Calibration Reported1
CovariatesClinical signs & symptoms DVT; Tachycardia (>100/min); Immobilization or surgery in the previous four weeks; Previous DVT/PE; Hemoptysis; Malignancy; An alternative diagnosis is less likely than PE
Mesh TermsTo be updated
Number of Validations1

External Validations

Yes
1
0.72
1st Author Year Sample Size AUC Calibration Relatedness
Douma 2011 807 0.72 Yes Distantly Related