In minor cases of deep vein thrombosis, the medical professional will prescribe medication to the patients to get rid of the blood clots. Medications such as anticoagulants are given. Anticoagulants make it difficult for the blood to clot. They also prevent the blood clots from getting bigger or moving through the veins. Anticoagulants will eventually make the body dissolve the blood clots, or the clots will shrivel up and remain as scars inside the veins. These old blood clots might cause some minor swelling. However, they haven’t been known to produce any intense symptoms. Compression garments are given to the patient as well. The compression stalkings will reduce swelling and lower the chances of blood clots developing. If the person is not suitable to take blood thinners, they might have to get a filter put in. A filter is inserted in the vena cava of the person. This is to prevent the blood clots from traveling inside the body and reaching the lungs. These filters will stop a pulmonary embolism from taking place. However, filters can only be used for a short time, if the filters stay in for a long time, they might actually increase the risk. Another alternative to treat deep vein thrombosis is surgery. The medical professional might advise surgery to get rid of the clots. However, surgery is only considered if the clots are large or if the blood clots are causing damage to the tissues. During the surgery, the health care professional will make an incision on the blood vessel. They will continue to locate the blood clot inside the veins and carefully remove it. Then the blood vessel and surrounding tissues are repaired. The wound will be stitched up. Besides the open surgery, there is mechanical thrombectomy. It is a minimally invasive procedure in which an interventional radiologist uses medical equipment to suck the clot out and completely remove it.