Padua Prediction Score (VTE Risk in Medical Patients)

Padua Prediction Score (VTE Risk in Medical Patients): Explanation and Clinical Context
The Padua Prediction Score is a validated clinical tool used to estimate the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in hospitalized medical patients. Each risk factor is assigned a specific point value based on its contribution to VTE risk.
High-risk patients (score >4) are candidates for thromboprophylaxis, whereas low-risk patients (score <4) usually do not require routine prophylaxis.
This scoring system incorporates multiple factors including active cancer, previous VTE, reduced mobility, thrombophilic conditions, recent trauma or surgery, age >70, heart or respiratory failure, acute myocardial infarction or stroke, infection or rheumatologic disorder, obesity, and ongoing hormonal treatment.
The Padua Prediction Score facilitates risk stratification, clinical decision-making, and optimized prophylactic strategies in medical inpatients.

Reference:
Barbar S, Noventa F, Rossetto V, et al. "A risk assessment model for the identification of hospitalized medical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism: the Padua Prediction Score." J Thromb Haemost. 2010;8(11):2450–2457. doi:10.1111/j.1538-7836.2010.03936.x