Diagnostic Algorithm for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism Well's Criteria for PE • Clinical Signs and Symptoms of DVT (leg swelling and pain with palpation of the deep veins) - 3 • Alternative diagnosis less likely than PE -3 • Heart rate >100 bpm - 1.5 • Immobilization or surgery in last 4 weeks - 1.5 • Previous DVT or PE - 1.5 • Hemoptysis - 1.0 • Malignancy (ongoing or previous 6 months) - 1.0 #PulmonaryEmbolism #AcutePE #Diagnosis #Algorithm #WellsCriteria
