American Stroke Association Archives

June 21, 2018

Stroke team achieves top quality designation again

The Vanderbilt Stroke Center team is better than gold, according to the American Stroke Association.

By Tom Wilemon

March 1, 2018

Time window extended for some stroke surgeries

New research indicates the time window for a thrombectomy following a stroke is longer than previously thought, but how soon the surgery occurs still matters.

By Tom Wilemon

May 25, 2017

VUMC achieves ‘Elite-Plus’ stroke status for third consecutive year

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) rapid response in treating stroke patients has received the American Stroke Association’s Honor Roll-Elite Plus recognition for the third consecutive year.

By Tom Wilemon

April 2, 2015

VUMC lauded for providing top quality stroke care

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has once again recognized the Vanderbilt Stroke Center for using scientific guidelines to provide top quality patient care.

By VUMC News and Communications

March 6, 2014

Stroke Center’s care quality efforts recognized

The Vanderbilt Stroke Center has once again struck gold, receiving top honors from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.