The clinician should be aware of the Wells' Criteria when evaluating a patient for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Wells' Criteria are risk factors that are assigned points toward the likelihood of DVT.Wells' Criteria include:

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Wells' Criteria for DVT include factors such as active cancer, recent immobilization or bedridden state, and pitting edema, among others.

The Clinician Should Be Aware of the Wells' Criteria When