Vienna Prediction Model (DVT Recurrence) Calculator
- Vienna Prediction Model for Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism: Explanation and Clinical Context
The Vienna Prediction Model is a validated clinical tool designed to predict the 1-year risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE), particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in patients who have completed initial anticoagulation.
The model incorporates three key variables: gender (male vs female), DVT location (proximal vs distal), and D-dimer levels measured one month after cessation of anticoagulation.
By combining these variables into a linear predictor, clinicians can estimate individualized recurrence risk to guide decisions on duration of anticoagulation therapy.
Higher scores correlate with increased recurrence risk, supporting prolonged anticoagulation in high-risk patients while avoiding overtreatment in low-risk individuals.
Reference:
Kearon C, et al. "A clinical prediction model for recurrent venous thromboembolism after stopping anticoagulant therapy." Blood. 2008;112(4): 474-480. doi:10.1182/blood-2007-12-128125
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