IMPROVEDD VTE risk score

Overview

The IMPROVEDD risk score, which adds D-dimer to the conventional IMPROVE score, improves the prediction of venous thromboembolism events in acutely ill patients within 42 days of hospitalization compared to the IMPROVE score.Gibson, CM (2017). "The IMPROVEDD VTE Risk Score: Incorporation of D-Dimer into the IMPROVE Score to Improve Venous Thromboembolism Risk Stratification". Thrombosis Haemostasis. 1 (1): 56–65. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1603929.

Please check the boxes that apply to you to get your individualized IMPROVEDD Risk score for VTE at 42 days after hospitalization:

IMPROVEDD VTE Risk Score Calculator
Variable	Score
Prior episode of VTE	3
Thrombophilia	2
Paralysis of the lower extremity during the hospitalization	2
Current malignancy	2
Immobilization for at least 7 days	1
ICU or CCU admission	1
Age more than 60 years	1
D-dimer ≥2× upper limit of normal (or ≥1.0 μg/mL)	2
IMPROVEDD Score:
Predicted Risk of Symptomatic VTE:

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