Call emergency services immediately if there is chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, coughing blood, or severe symptoms
Go to the nearest emergency department for urgent evaluation
Start anticoagulant blood thinners as prescribed by a clinician
Use oxygen if prescribed or needed for low oxygen levels
Take clot-busting medicine only in severe, life-threatening cases under hospital supervision
Undergo thrombectomy or catheter-based treatment if recommended by specialists
Rest and avoid strenuous activity until cleared by a clinician
Wear compression stockings if prescribed
Keep follow-up appointments for monitoring and dose adjustments
Take medicines exactly as prescribed and do not stop them without medical advice
Seek immediate help if symptoms worsen or new bleeding occurs