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Geneva Score For PE Calculator

Work out geneva score for pe instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Geneva Score For PE Calculator

Sums the revised Geneva score items for suspected pulmonary embolism, which unlike Wells relies entirely on objective findings.

Formula

Revised Geneva score

Age >65 = 1, previous VTE = 3, surgery or fracture within a month = 2, malignancy = 2, unilateral limb pain = 3, haemoptysis = 2, heart rate 75-94 = 3 or >=95 = 5, deep vein tenderness with oedema = 4; low 0-3, intermediate 4-10, high >=11

Worked example

With the default values below, Geneva Score For PE Calculator returns Revised Geneva score of 9. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Heart rate bandone of Below 75 bpm (0), 75 to 94 bpm (3), 95 bpm or more (5)
75 to 94 bpm (3)
Ageaccepts 18–110 years
68 years
Points from the remaining revised Geneva itemsaccepts 0–17
5

Results

Revised Geneva score
9
Clinical probability
Intermediate clinical probability
Points from age over 65
1
Suggested pathway
D-dimer testing is appropriate first

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Revised Geneva score
  3. 3Revised Geneva score= 9
  4. 4Clinical probability= Intermediate clinical probability
  5. 5Points from age over 65= 1
  6. 6Suggested pathway= D-dimer testing is appropriate first

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 3 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to whole numbers, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
  • This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Geneva over Wells?

It removes the subjective judgement item, so it is more reproducible between clinicians.

Is there a simplified version?

Yes. The simplified revised Geneva score gives one point per item with a cut-off of 3 for PE unlikely.

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