Tuesday May 19, 2009
Geneva Risk Score: Predicting adverse outcome in patients with acute PE (Pulmonary Embolism)

Study by Wicki helps us to predict adverse outcome in patients with acute PE. Score of less then or equal to 2 suggest low risk, whereas score of three or greater then three suggest high risk of adverse outcome in patients with PE

Risk Factors with Points

Cancer = 2 points
CHF = 1 points
Previous DVT = 1 Points
SBP less than 100 mm hg on admission = 2 points
Arterial PaO2 less than 8kPa on admission = 1 point
Presence of DVT on Ultrasound = 1 point


References: click to get abstract

Wicki J, Perrier A, Perneger TV, et al. Predicting adverse outcome in patients with acute pulmonary embolism: a risk score. Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(4): 548-552