Table 2 Prevalence of individual Well’s score characteristics

Active cancer

17 (8.5%)

Paralysis, paresis or recent plaster immobilization

12 (6%)

Recently bedridden >3 days/major surgery within 12 weeks

77 (38.5%)

Localized tenderness along the venous system

76 (38%)

Entire swollen leg

98 (49%)

Calf swelling >3 cm compared to that on asymptomatic side

152 (76%)

Collateral superficial veins

38 (18%)

Previous deep vein thrombosis

34 (17%)

Alternative diagnosis at least as likely as DVT

200 (100%)