Geneva score
Geneva Score
The Geneva Score (pronounced: jeh-nee-vuh skohr) is a clinical prediction rule for estimating the probability of pulmonary embolism (PE). It was developed in Geneva, Switzerland, hence the name.
Etymology
The term "Geneva Score" is derived from the city of Geneva, where the scoring system was first developed. The word "score" in this context refers to a system of rating or evaluating something, in this case, the likelihood of a pulmonary embolism.
Definition
The Geneva Score is a clinical tool used to determine the likelihood of a patient having a pulmonary embolism. It is based on a number of factors including age, previous history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, recent surgery or fracture, active malignancy, unilateral lower limb pain, haemoptysis, heart rate, pain on lower limb deep venous palpation and unilateral edema.
Calculation
The Geneva Score is calculated by assigning points to various risk factors. The total score can range from 0 to 25, with higher scores indicating a greater likelihood of a pulmonary embolism.
Related Terms
- Pulmonary Embolism: A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
- Deep Vein Thrombosis: A blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body, often in the leg.
- Haemoptysis: Coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs.
- Malignancy: The presence of a malignant or cancerous disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Geneva score
- Wikipedia's article - Geneva score
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