Caprini Score (2005)

Estimates postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk to guide prophylaxis choice — the widely-used 2005 version.

For healthcare professionals.These calculate a score or a measurement from values you enter. They do not diagnose, and they are no substitute for clinical judgement. If you are a patient, discuss any result with your own doctor rather than acting on it.

Sex

Age 41–60 years (+1)

Minor surgery planned (+1)

History of prior major surgery (< 1 month) (+1)

Varicose veins (+1)

History of inflammatory bowel disease (+1)

Swollen legs (current) (+1)

Obesity (BMI > 25) (+1)

Acute myocardial infarction (+1)

Congestive heart failure (< 1 month) (+1)

Sepsis (< 1 month) (+1)

Serious lung disease incl. pneumonia (< 1 month) (+1)

Medical patient currently at bed rest (+1)

Oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (+1)

Pregnancy or postpartum (< 1 month) (+1)

History of unexplained stillbirth, recurrent spontaneous abortion (≥3), or premature birth with toxemia/growth restriction (+1)

Age 61–74 years (+2)

Malignancy (present or previous) (+2)

Major open surgery (> 45 minutes) (+2)

Laparoscopic surgery (> 45 minutes) (+2)

Arthroscopic surgery (+2)

Confined to bed (> 72 hours) (+2)

Immobilizing plaster cast (< 1 month) (+2)

Central venous access (+2)

Age ≥ 75 years (+3)

History of DVT/PE (+3)

Family history of DVT/PE (+3)

Factor V Leiden positive (+3)

Prothrombin 20210A mutation (+3)

Lupus anticoagulant positive (+3)

Anticardiolipin antibodies elevated (+3)

Elevated serum homocysteine (+3)

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) (+3)

Other congenital or acquired thrombophilia (+3)

Elective major lower extremity arthroplasty (+5)

Hip, pelvis, or leg fracture (< 1 month) (+5)

Stroke (< 1 month) (+5)

Multiple trauma (< 1 month) (+5)

Acute spinal cord injury / paralysis (< 1 month) (+5)

Enter the values above to see the result.

Source

Caprini JA. Thrombosis risk assessment as a guide to quality patient care. Dis Mon. 2005;51(2-3):70-78.

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