AMUSE score calculator

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

AMUSE Score Calculator

Calculation of the AMUSE Score

The AMUSE score includes clinical variables in addition to the results of a qualitative D-dimer test to evaluate the need to proceed with ultrasonography among patients with suspected DVT. The study of the AMUSE score was designed for the primary care setting.[1]

Check all boxes that apply to your patient:

Wells Score Calculator for DVT
Variable Score
Active cancer (treatment within last 6 months or palliative) 1
Calf swelling >3 cm compared to other calf (measured 10 cm below tibial tuberosity) 1
Collateral superficial veins (non-varicose) 1
Pitting edema (confined to symptomatic leg) 1
Swelling of entire leg 1
Localized pain along distribution of deep venous system 1
Paralysis, paresis, or recent cast immobilization of lower extremities 1
Recently bedridden > 3 days, or major surgery requiring regional or general anesthetic in past 12 weeks 1
Alternative diagnosis at least as likely -2
Wells Score:
Interpretation:

Interpretation of the AMUSE Score

The interpretation of the score is as follows:

References

  1. Büller HR, Ten Cate-Hoek AJ, Hoes AW, Joore MA, Moons KG, Oudega R; et al. (2009). "Safely ruling out deep venous thrombosis in primary care". Ann Intern Med. 150 (4): 229–35. PMID 19221374.