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Includes surgical implantation of an FDA-approved VNS device, in-clinic physical therapy paired with vagus nerve stimulation, and magnet-activated VNS for at-home rehabilitation exercises and routine tasks. Intended for chronic ischemic stroke survivors with persistent moderate to severe hand and arm impairment after active physical therapy. The device is implanted during an outpatient procedure, with same-day discharge, followed by a one-week recovery before continuing in-clinic therapy. VNS surgery and rehabilitation are covered through most insurance plans.