Table 1. Incidence of recurrent PE in patients with DVT or PE, with or without IVC filters.
| Time | DVT + Filter | DVT − Filter | PE + Filter | PE − Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 d | 1.1% (2) | 4.8% (9) | ||
| 3 mo a | 0.5% (1) | 0.5% (1) | 3.0% (6) | 1.5% (3) |
| 6 mo a | 0.5% (1) | 1.0% (2) | 3.5% (7) | 2.0% (4) |
| 2 y b | 20.8% (37) | 11.6% (21) | 3.4% (6) c | 6.3% (12) c |
| 8 y b | 35.7% (57) | 27.5% (41) | 6.2% (9) | 15.5% (24) |
Notes: All additional data in this table are statistically significant. Incidence in cohort ( n ).
a
PREPIC2.
b
PREPIC.
c
Was not statistically significant. p = 0.016.