The best recommendations to decrease Venous thromboembolism (VTE) at a stroke unit include:

1. Low-dose anticoagulant therapy for ischemic stroke
2. Intermittent pneumatic compression or elastic compression stockings for VTE prevention after stroke
3. For patients at high or moderate risk, pharmacological or mechanical prophylaxis is recommended over no prophylaxis
4. Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) are approved for prophylaxis after orthopedic surgery
5. Indefinite antithrombotic therapy is recommended for patients with a recurrent unprovoked Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and/or Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
6. In hospitalized medical patients, Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) is preferred over DOACs for VTE prophylaxis
7. Hydration is recommended as a VTE prophylaxis strategy.

These measures are important in reducing the risk of VTE at a stroke unit.

Sources

Prevention of venous thromboembolism after acute ischemic stroke - PubMedDeep Vein Thrombosis in Acute Stroke - A Systemic Review of the Literature - PMC - NCBIVenous Thromboembolism After Acute Stroke - AHA JournalsCall to Action to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalized Patients: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association - AHA JournalsPREvention of VENous Thromboembolism in Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients – PREVENTIHS Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial and a Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisUpdated guidelines to reduce venous thromboembolism in trauma patients

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