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DASH Prediction Score for Recurrent VTE

Recurrence risk after a first unprovoked VTE.

DASH Prediction Score for Recurrent VTE
Abnormal post-anticoagulation D-dimer
Age
years
Sex
Hormonal therapy at time of VTE (women)
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When to use

  • Deciding whether to stop or continue anticoagulation after a first unprovoked VTE.

Formula

D-dimer abnormal +2; age <=50 +1; male +1; hormonal therapy at onset (women) -2. Range -2 to 4.

Pearls and pitfalls

  • Score <=1 identifies patients with low enough recurrence risk to consider stopping therapy.

References

  1. Tosetto A, et al. J Thromb Haemost. 2012;10(6):1019-25.