Geneva Score for PE Calculator

Calculate the Revised Geneva Score to estimate pre-test probability of pulmonary embolism using 8 clinical criteria.

Use the Geneva Score for PE Calculator

Clinical Criteria

Check all that apply to the patient. Points are added automatically.

Heart Rate — select at most one

Revised Geneva Score

0 pts
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Awaiting input
Score
Risk
PE Prevalence
0–3
Low
~8%
4–10
Intermediate
~29%
11+
High
~74%
Select criteria on the left to see a score and clinical guidance.

For educational use only. Not a substitute for clinical judgment or local protocols.

Summary

The Revised Geneva Score is a validated clinical decision tool used to estimate the pre-test probability of pulmonary embolism (PE). It evaluates eight objective clinical parameters including age, heart rate, prior DVT/PE, recent surgery or fracture, active cancer, unilateral leg pain, hemoptysis, and deep vein tenderness. The original three-level model classifies scores as Low (0–3), Intermediate (4–10), or High (11 or more).

How it works

  1. Select all criteria that apply to the patient from the checklist.
  2. Each criterion carries a weighted point value based on its clinical significance.
  3. The tool sums all selected points to produce a total Geneva Score.
  4. The score maps to the original three-level categories: Low (0–3 pts), Intermediate (4–10 pts), or High (11+ pts).
  5. Use the result alongside clinical judgment and appropriate imaging to guide management.

Use cases

  • Rapidly stratify patients presenting with dyspnea or chest pain in the ED.
  • Determine whether a D-dimer test alone can rule out PE in low-probability patients.
  • Guide the decision to proceed directly to CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA).
  • Avoid unnecessary radiation exposure in patients with low pre-test probability.
  • Teach medical students and residents about evidence-based PE workup.
  • Document clinical reasoning in the medical record for PE evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-05-28 · Reviewed by Nham Vu