Pulmonology

Revised Geneva Score

Estimates clinical probability of Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

Parameters

Revised Geneva Score Result

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FormulaSum of weighted clinical variables: Age>65 (1), Prev VTE (3), Surgery/Fracture (2), Malignancy (2), Unilateral pain (3), Hemoptysis (2), HR 75-94 (3) or ≥95 (5), DVT signs (4).

Clinical Pearls

Offers an entirely objective alternative to the Wells Criteria for PE, avoiding the subjective "PE is #1 diagnosis" criterion.

Limitations

Not validated for use in pregnant patients or pediatric populations.