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)
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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.
In the United States, someone has a
stroke every
40 seconds.(4)
Every year, more than 795,000 people
in the United States have a stroke.(4)
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
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
Proven safe and
effective in
clinical trials.(3)
Clinically Proven
2-3 times more improvement in
hand and arm function compared to
therapy alone.(1)
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.