Andy Wellsalmost 2 years ago

Vagus Nerve Stimulation aids in Stroke Recovery

Chronic Ischemic stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain gets cut off for a long time. The resulting cell damage causes varying symptoms depending on the area of the brain that got affected. This includes confusion, blindness, vertigo, or even weakness and paralysis of the limbs. The usual treatment for such motor deficiencies of the limbs is rehabilitative exercise. However, the FDA has now approved an implantable Vagus nerve stimulating device called the Vivistim Paired VNS System created by the company MicroTransponder, which, when used in conjunction with physical therapy demonstrates better muscular rehabilitation in patients who have suffered from an ischemic stroke. Click to read the full article...