• After undergoing a thrombectomy, patients generally spend several hours in a recovery room where their vital signs are closely monitored.

• Medications: Patients are often prescribed anticoagulants (blood thinners) to prevent any reformation of clots. Pain relief medications may also be provided as needed.

• Activity Level: It is essential to get on one’s feet soon after surgery; however, patients should avoid strenuous activities for a designated period (often around three weeks)

• Use of compression stockings is often recommended to reduce the risk of new clots forming.

Patients should be aware of the potential complications that can arise after a thrombectomy, which include:

• Re-closure of the blood vessel due to the formation of new clots.

• Excessive bleeding which may occur at the site of the procedure.

• Infection at the incision site.

• Pulmonary embolism if smaller clots break away and travel to the lungs.