It depends: It depends on what caused the first episode. If it's due to a knee surgery or a pregnancy, the chances are not very high. The picture changes if you have a genetic anomaly that makes you more prone to have clotting problems.
Answered 3/15/2014
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10+%: Depending on which study you look at, the risk is at least 10% even if the pe was provoked by a transient factor (immobility, pregnancy etc). Data shows that indefinite anticoagulation significantly decreases the risk of subsequent pe but at an increased risk of bleeding.
Answered 12/26/2014
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