Vivistim Technology Helps Stroke Patients

Vivistim Paired VNS Therapy System for Stroke RecoveryVivistim, a breakthrough treatment for stroke survivors to improve their hand and arm function. Vivistim is the first FDA-approved neurostimulation device to pair VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) with rehabilitation therapy and daily activities. This pairing helps strengthen the brain connections needed to improve hand and arm function. Its the only system of its kind, and it is proven safe and effective.How Does it Work?The Vivistim System is designed to help increase neuroplasticity to help improve hand and arm movements. During rehabilitation exercises and at-home activities, Vivistim is activated to gently stimulate the brain via the vagus nerve. This boost to the brain helps strengthen and create new neural pathways. When the Vivistim Therapy boosts the brains neural activity, it builds lasting connections that continue to work, even when Vivistim is not in use.What is the Process?Vivistim is implanted a same-day, outpatient procedure. The small medical device (similar to a pacemaker) that can fit in the palm of a hand, is placed under the skin in the upper left chest wall and neck region during a short outpatient procedure.A few weeks after the Vivistim device is implanted, when the stroke survivor is cleared for physical activity by the surgeon, they will start Vivistim Therapy with a therapist in a rehabilitation setting. The therapist will use a remote that sends a wireless signal to the implanted device via a laptop computer which delivers a brief, gentle pulse to the vagus nerve while the stroke survivor performs various rehabilitation tasks. This in-clinic rehabilitation therapy typically lasts 6 weeks, a few times per week.Vivistim Therapy is also done outside the rehabilitation environment (e.g. at home) and patients are encouraged to start this part of rehabilitation as early as the first day of therapy in the clinic. Patients activate a session on their own with a simple swipe of the Vivistim Magnet.Am I a Candidate for Vivistim?Vivistim Therapy is intended for chronic ischemic stroke survivors who have limited hand and arm function six months or more after their stroke and are considered to have moderate to severe deficits by a healthcare professional.Complete this qualification survey to find out if Vivistim might be right for you! Take SurveyAre there any risks associated with the Vivistim System?All medical devices and therapies have risks. To learn more about specific Vivistim system risks and full safety information, please visit www.vivistim.com/safety Real Vivistim User StoriesHear from patient ambassadors about their stroke recovery journey with Vivistim and see how Vivistim might be able to help you too. Watch the Stories Now

Vivistim Paired VNS Therapy System for Stroke RecoveryVivistim, a breakthrough treatment for stroke survivors to improve their hand and arm function. Vivistim is the first FDA-approved neurostimulation device to pair VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) with rehabilitation therapy and daily activities. This pairing helps strengthen the brain connections needed to improve hand and arm function. Its the only system of its kind, and it is proven safe and effective.How Does it Work?The Vivistim System is designed to help increase neuroplasticity to help improve hand and arm movements. During rehabilitation exercises and at-home activities, Vivistim is activated to gently stimulate the brain via the vagus nerve. This boost to the brain helps strengthen and create new neural pathways. When the Vivistim Therapy boosts the brains neural activity, it builds lasting connections that continue to work, even when Vivistim is not in use.What is the Process?Vivistim is implanted a same-day, outpatient procedure. The small medical device (similar to a pacemaker) that can fit in the palm of a hand, is placed under the skin in the upper left chest wall and neck region during a short outpatient procedure.A few weeks after the Vivistim device is implanted, when the stroke survivor is cleared for physical activity by the surgeon, they will start Vivistim Therapy with a therapist in a rehabilitation setting. The therapist will use a remote that sends a wireless signal to the implanted device via a laptop computer which delivers a brief, gentle pulse to the vagus nerve while the stroke survivor performs various rehabilitation tasks. This in-clinic rehabilitation therapy typically lasts 6 weeks, a few times per week.Vivistim Therapy is also done outside the rehabilitation environment (e.g. at home) and patients are encouraged to start this part of rehabilitation as early as the first day of therapy in the clinic. Patients activate a session on their own with a simple swipe of the Vivistim Magnet.Am I a Candidate for Vivistim?Vivistim Therapy is intended for chronic ischemic stroke survivors who have limited hand and arm function six months or more after their stroke and are considered to have moderate to severe deficits by a healthcare professional.Complete this qualification survey to find out if Vivistim might be right for you! Take SurveyAre there any risks associated with the Vivistim System?All medical devices and therapies have risks. To learn more about specific Vivistim system risks and full safety information, please visit www.vivistim.com/safety Real Vivistim User StoriesHear from patient ambassadors about their stroke recovery journey with Vivistim and see how Vivistim might be able to help you too. Watch the Stories Now

Vivistim Paired VNS Therapy System for Stroke RecoveryVivistim, a breakthrough treatment for stroke survivors to improve their hand and arm function. Vivistim is the first FDA-approved neurostimulation device to pair VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) with rehabilitation therapy and daily activities. This pairing helps strengthen the brain connections needed to improve hand and arm function. Its the only system of its kind, and it is proven safe and effective.How Does it Work?The Vivistim System is designed to help increase neuroplasticity to help improve hand and arm movements. During rehabilitation exercises and at-home activities, Vivistim is activated to gently stimulate the brain via the vagus nerve. This boost to the brain helps strengthen and create new neural pathways. When the Vivistim Therapy boosts the brains neural activity, it builds lasting connections that continue to work, even when Vivistim is not in use.What is the Process?Vivistim is implanted a same-day, outpatient procedure. The small medical device (similar to a pacemaker) that can fit in the palm of a hand, is placed under the skin in the upper left chest wall and neck region during a short outpatient procedure.A few weeks after the Vivistim device is implanted, when the stroke survivor is cleared for physical activity by the surgeon, they will start Vivistim Therapy with a therapist in a rehabilitation setting. The therapist will use a remote that sends a wireless signal to the implanted device via a laptop computer which delivers a brief, gentle pulse to the vagus nerve while the stroke survivor performs various rehabilitation tasks. This in-clinic rehabilitation therapy typically lasts 6 weeks, a few times per week.Vivistim Therapy is also done outside the rehabilitation environment (e.g. at home) and patients are encouraged to start this part of rehabilitation as early as the first day of therapy in the clinic. Patients activate a session on their own with a simple swipe of the Vivistim Magnet.Am I a Candidate for Vivistim?Vivistim Therapy is intended for chronic ischemic stroke survivors who have limited hand and arm function six months or more after their stroke and are considered to have moderate to severe deficits by a healthcare professional.Complete this qualification survey to find out if Vivistim might be right for you! Take SurveyAre there any risks associated with the Vivistim System?All medical devices and therapies have risks. To learn more about specific Vivistim system risks and full safety information, please visit www.vivistim.com/safety Real Vivistim User StoriesHear from patient ambassadors about their stroke recovery journey with Vivistim and see how Vivistim might be able to help you too. Watch the Stories Now