Cumulative incidence of recurrence of venous thromboembolism after a first or second episode of deep venous thrombosis (DVT)

Time periodAfter first DVT (95% CI)After second DVT (CI)
1 year 7.0% (4.8 to 9.1) 7.6% (3.1 to 12)
2 year12% (9.3 to 15)16% (9.3 to 22)
3 year15% (12 to 18)19% (12 to 26)
4 year18% (14 to 21)26% (18 to 34)
5 year22% (18 to 25)28% (20 to 36)