American Stroke Association Archives
Stroke team achieves top quality designation again
Jun. 21, 2018—The Vanderbilt Stroke Center team is better than gold, according to the American Stroke Association.
Time window extended for some stroke surgeries
Mar. 1, 2018—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.
VUMC achieves ‘Elite-Plus’ stroke status for third consecutive year
May. 25, 2017—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.
VUMC lauded for providing top quality stroke care
Apr. 2, 2015—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.
Stroke Center’s care quality efforts recognized
Mar. 6, 2014—The Vanderbilt Stroke Center has once again struck gold, receiving top honors from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
