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    Geneva Risk Score for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis

    Predicts need for VTE prophylaxis in admitted patients.

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    Note: this score is different from the Geneva Score (Revised) for PE, which diagnoses PE in patients presenting with relevant signs and symptoms.

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    Geneva Risk Score for VTE Prophylaxis

    0.6 %

    VTE risk (composite of symptomatic VTE or 90-day VTE mortality)

    Low risk

    VTE prophylaxis NOT indicated
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    Dr. Pierre Chopard
    Dr. Pierre Chopard
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    Pierre Chopard, MD, MSc, is an associate professor at the University of Geneva, in Switzerland. He is also the chief medical officer of the Care Quality Division at Geneva University Hospitals. Dr. Chopard’s research interests include healthcare quality and risk management.

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