Vanderbilt Stroke Center
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Stroke team achieves top quality designation again
The Vanderbilt Stroke Center team is better than gold, according to the American Stroke Association. Read MoreJun 21, 2018
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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. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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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. Read MoreJan 11, 2018
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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. Read MoreMay 25, 2017
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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. Read MoreDec 8, 2016
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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. Read MoreDec 1, 2016
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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. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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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. Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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Vanderbilt Stroke Center lauded by Joint Commission
The Joint Commission has recertified the Vanderbilt Stroke Center for providing complex cerebrovascular care. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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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. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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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. Read MoreMar 12, 2015
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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. Read MoreMar 6, 2014
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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. Read MoreOct 17, 2013
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VU Stroke Center attains new level of certification
The Vanderbilt Stroke and Cerebrovascular Service has received advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, one of only four in Tennessee. Read MoreJul 24, 2013
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Stroke Center strikes ‘Gold’
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has once again recognized the Vanderbilt Stroke Center for using evidence-based guidelines to provide the best possible care to patients. Read MoreJun 27, 2013