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VTE Risk (Caprini)

Caprini Score: Comprehensive VTE risk assessment. Select all that apply. Total score determines the risk group and recommended thromboprophylaxis intensity.

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Total Caprini Score

0

VTE Risk Category

Very Low

Predicted Risk: < 0.5%

Very Low Risk: Early ambulation is the primary recommendation.

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Evaluating the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in surgical patients.

Customizing the duration and intensity of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis.

Standardizing VTE risk assessment across varied surgical specialties (e.g., ortho, gyn, plastics).

Patient Population

Primarily validated in general, vascular, and plastic surgery cohorts. Remains the most comprehensive tool for surgical patients due to its extensive list of risk factors.

When Not to Rely on This Score Alone

Medical patients — the Padua and IMPROVE scores are specifically derived for non-surgical cohorts.

Pediatric patients — the risk factors for VTE in children differ significantly from adults.

Acute VTE — this score predicts risk; it is not a diagnostic tool for suspected active DVT/PE.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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