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Table 3 The relationship between the number of points on the Wells score threshold equal to zero points and confirmed episodes of DVT

From: Analysis of the accuracy of the Wells scale in assessing the probability of lower limb deep vein thrombosis in primary care patients practice

Threshold on Wells scale = 0

Thrombosis

Without thrombosis

Number of points on the Wells scale: >0

59

343

Number of points on the Wells scale: ≤0

1

645

Sensitivity: 98.33%

Positive predictive value: 14.68%

Specificity: 65.28%

Negative predictive value: 98.85%