Vanderbilt Stroke Center

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

Initiative gives rural residents access to stroke care advances

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center telemedicine initiative seeks to broaden access to advancements in stroke care for residents of rural counties in Tennessee.

By Tom Wilemon
January 11, 2018

Joint Commission renews Vanderbilt Stroke Center at highest certification

The Joint Commission has again determined that the Vanderbilt Stroke Center merits the highest certification for providing complex cerebrovascular care.

By Doug Campbell
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
December 8, 2016

Clinical trial seeks to extend stroke treatment time window

The Vanderbilt Stroke Center will participate in a national clinical trial to investigate whether thrombectomies can benefit stroke patients when performed beyond the currently recommended window of time for intervention.

By Tom Wilemon
December 1, 2016

Quick response key after chiropractic-related stroke

Ashley Johnson suffered the same type of stroke after a chiropractic neck manipulation that killed model and social media star Katie May earlier this year, but the 29-year-old woman survived thanks to quick recognition and rapid response.

By Tom Wilemon
June 9, 2016

VUMC provides ‘Elite-Plus’ stroke response

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s rapid response in treating stroke patients has received the American Stroke Association’s Honor Roll-Elite Plus recognition.
By Tom Wilemon
May 12, 2016

VUMC teleneurology network sees growth in partner hospitals

In less than three years, a teleneurology network launched by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has expanded from one partner hospital to nine.
By Tom Wilemon
October 8, 2015

Vanderbilt Stroke Center lauded by Joint Commission

The Joint Commission has recertified the Vanderbilt Stroke Center for providing complex cerebrovascular care.
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 12, 2015

Teamwork, technology help keep Stroke Center on top

For nearly a decade, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been at the forefront of stroke treatment using endovascular neuro-interventional techniques. Similar to procedures done for a heart attack, interventional stroke treatment employs suction and retrievers to remove blood clots.
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.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 17, 2013

VUMC joins national stroke prevention research network

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has joined a national network funded by the National Institutes of Health to streamline multi-site clinical trials focused on key interventions in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.
By VUMC News and Communications