Caprini risk assessment calculator

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

The Caprini risk score is used for VTE risk stratification of surgical patients. Please check the boxes that apply to you to get your individualized risk assessment:

Caprini Score Calculator
Variable	Score
Age 41-60 years	1
BMI > 25 Kg/m2	1
Minor surgery	1
Edema in the lower extremities	1
Varicose veins	1
Pregnancy	1
Post-partum	1
Oral contraceptive	1
Hormonal therapy	1
Unexplained or recurrent abortion	1
Sepsis (in the previous month)	1
Serious lung disease such as pneumonia (in the previous month)	1
Abnormal pulmonary function test	1
Acute myocardial infarctiontd>	1
Congestive heart failure (in the previous month)	1
Bed rest	1
Inflammatory bowel disease	1
Age: 61-74 years	2
Arthroscopic surgery	2
Laparoscopy lasting more than 45 minutes	2
General surgery lasting more than 45 minutes	2
Cancer	2
Plaster cast	2
Bed bound for more than 72 hours	2
Central venous access	2
Age ≥ 75 years	3
Prior episodes of VTE	3
Positive family history for VTE	3
Prothrombin 20210 A	3
Factor V Leiden	3
Lupus anticoagulants	3
Anticardiolipin antibodies	3
High homocysteine in the blood	3
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia	3
Stroke (in the previous month)	3
Other congenital or acquired thrombophilia	5
Fracture of the hip, pelvis, or leg	5
Elective arthroplasty	5
Acute spinal cord injury (in the previous month)	5
Caprini Score:
Interpretation: