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Includes surgical implantation of an FDA-approved VNS device under the skin in the upper left chest during an outpatient procedure, followed by in-clinic physical therapy using wireless stimulation during specific rehabilitation tasks and magnet-activated VNS for at-home therapy. Intended for chronic ischemic stroke survivors who have persistent moderate to severe hand and arm impairment despite active physical therapy. Patients are discharged the same day after implantation and begin in-clinic physical therapy after a one-week recovery. Surgery and rehabilitation are covered through most insurances.