Procedure Playbook: A Guide for Patients Who Take Medicines to Prevent Blood Clots and Need a Procedure or Operation
Last Updated
Aug 3, 2025
If you take medicine like blood thinners, antiplatelets, or aspirin to prevent blood clots, then procedures (such as surgeries, or operations) can require careful planning to safely stop and restart your medications.
The Procedure Playbook is for people who are planning to have a procedure or surgery. Inside this guide, you’ll find:
How to adjust your medicines before and after a procedure (including surgery or operation)
Guidance on restarting your medication after a procedure
Calendars & worksheets to help track your medication schedule around the time of your surgery or procedure
Note: The Playbook is based on medical guidelines and is NOT personalized medical advice. Always discuss medication adjustments with your care team beforehand. This guide was developed for people who take medicine to prevent blood clots and need a planned surgery or procedure. It is not for people who need an emergency operation.
The Procedure Playbook:
Download the full playbook below:
