Key result
Acute pulmonary embolism carries a <5% risk of death in stable patients and a cumulative recurrence risk of approximately 30% at 10 years.
Population
Patients with acute pulmonary embolism
Design
Review
Follow-up
10 years
Authors
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Supports extended anticoagulation decisions in stable PE; leaves open optimal duration and risk-stratification trials.
While initial mortality is low in stable patients with pulmonary embolism, there is a substantial long-term cumulative risk of recurrence reaching approximately 30% at 10 years.
Meyer et al. (2008) conducted a review in Acute pulmonary embolism. Acute pulmonary embolism was evaluated. Acute pulmonary embolism carries a <5% risk of death in stable patients and a cumulative recurrence risk of approximately 30% at 10 years.
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