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Paired VNS™ for Stroke Recovery

Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and impairment in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and older.(4)

Millions of people in the U.S. live with upper limb impairment disabilities caused by stroke and up to 60% of them experience persistent hand and arm impairment, weeks to months after their stroke.

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In the United States, someone has a
stroke e
very
40 seconds.
(4)

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Every year, more than 795,000 people
in the United States have a stroke.
(4)

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About 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked.(4)

How Neuroplasticity Works

Neural connections of

Neuron A and Neuron B prior to stroke.

Before Stroke

After Stroke

Neuroplasticity in action

A

B

A

B

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Neuron B grows new extensions, using neuroplasticity, to bypass the damage to Neuron A.

The Vivistim® Paired VNS System is designed to help these stroke survivors regain some hand and arm motor function.

FDA Approved

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Proven safe and
effective in
clinical trials.
(3)

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Clinically Proven

2-3 times more improvement in
hand and arm function compared to
therapy alone.(1)

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High Satisfaction

98% of Vivistim

users were

satisfied.(2)

The Vivistim System is indicated for chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment. 

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