The Wells curve, also known as the Wells score, is a clinical tool used to assess the probability of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a patient based on clinical criteria. Developed by Dr. Philip Wells and his colleagues, this scoring system helps clinicians decide whether to further investigate for DVT using imaging or to initiate prophylactic treatment. The Wells score consists of several criteria, each assigned a certain number of points.
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