Do not try to remove a blood clot yourself
Seek emergency medical care immediately if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden weakness, facial drooping, trouble speaking, or severe swelling
Call emergency services right away if symptoms are sudden or severe
Follow a doctor’s instructions for treatment
Take prescribed blood thinners exactly as directed
Use clot-dissolving treatment only if prescribed by a medical professional
Use compression stockings only if recommended by a clinician
Keep moving gently if your doctor says it is safe
Avoid massaging the affected area unless a doctor tells you to
Stay hydrated unless you have been told to restrict fluids
Go to urgent care or the emergency room for any suspected clot