title: Venous thromboembolic event prevention in acute stroke: update on evidence and recommendations.
abstract: Venous thromboembolic events are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with acute stroke and their prevention presents a significant challenge. This article outlines the clinical trial evidence for prevention of venous thromboembolic events in acute stroke, and the current UK clinical practice recommendations.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9032-5682
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D059065:Medication Reconciliation / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications; D006113:United Kingdom; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: MEDICINE; RANDOMISED TRIALS; STROKE