Age and sex adjusted risk for PE, DVT, or both (VTE) in SLE according to follow-up period
| Time after diagnosis | PE | DVT | VTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRR (95% CI) | IRR (95% CI) | IRR (95% CI) | |
| 1 year | 11.24 (3.47–36.97) | 11.48 (2.56–51.59) | 10.44 (4.02–27.12) |
| 3 years | 6.03 (2.97–12.25) | 4.65 (1.93–11.17) | 5.21 (2.97–9.11) |
| 5 years | 3.74 (1.92–7.28) | 3.48 (1.62–7.46) | 2.56 (2.12–5.93) |
| Total follow-up | 2.40 (1.33–4.33) | 3.31 (1.84–5.94) | 2.76 (1.82–4.21) |
IRR = age-, sex-, and BMI and entry time-matched Incidence Rate Ratio.