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In this SnapCast, David and Mike discuss their transition to a new recording studio and their plans for the future. They also talk about Mike's appointment to an advisory committee for the American Heart and American Stroke Association. The hosts mention their upcoming break and the possibility of replaying previous episodes during that time. They express gratitude for the feedback received on the Vivistim series and encourage listeners to stay active and participate in community events.

Takeaways

• The hosts have transitioned to a new recording studio, which will make post-production and social media sharing easier.
• Mike has been appointed to an advisory committee for the American Heart and American Stroke Association, where he hopes to bring a survivor and caregiver perspective.
• The hosts will be taking a break over the summer but will continue to release episodes, including survivor interviews and replays of previous episodes.
• They express gratitude for the feedback received on the Vivistim series and encourage listeners to stay active and participate in community events.

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Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast.

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Episode 73: We’re excited to continue our partnership with Vivistim as part of a Know Stroke Podcast spotlight series for May! Today's interview is with Tim Blinten, a young stroke survivor from Massachusetts who shares his story and a #strokethriver and real world experience with Vivistim.

In our first episode of this series we spoke with Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA. She walked us through the science behind vagus nerve stimulation and her research findings with the Vivistim technology.

Thank you again Vivistim for your support in this stroke awareness month spotlight series!

You can get in touch with Tim here:

• Email - tblinten@starsofma.org
• Instagram - @timblinten

Disclaimer: “The MicroTransponder® Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System is intended to be used to stimulate the vagus nerve during rehabilitation therapy in order to reduce upper extremity motor deficits and improve motor function in chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment. Do not use if you have had a bilateral or left cervical vagotomy. Risks may include, but are not limited to pain after surgery, hoarseness, bruising, swelling, coughing and throat irritation. While not observed in the Vivistim studies, infection leading to explant is a risk associated with any device surgery. For full safety information, please see www.vivistim.com/safety. Individual results may vary.”

Regulatory note: In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for patients with moderate-to-severe upper extremity motor impairments following chronic ischemic stroke.

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Show credits:
Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast.

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In this SnapCast we recapped a great day out at the Trillium Spring 5K running alongside our friends from Tufts Medical Center Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) program and past guest Jenna Muri-Rosenthal from Fit to Function Recovery.

We’re excited to continue our partnership with Vivistim as part of a Know Stroke Podcast spotlight series for May!

Last episode we spoke with Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA she is the Director of the Rehabilitation Science PhD Program School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences MGH Institute of Health Professionals. She is also the Director if their Brain Recovery Lab. She walked us through the science behind vagus nerve stimulation and her research findings with the Vivistim technology.

Dropping next is an interview with Tim Blinten, a young stroke survivor from Massachusetts who will speak to his real world experience with Vivistim.

Thank you again Vivistim for your support in this stroke awareness month spotlight series!

Disclaimer: “The MicroTransponder® Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System is intended to be used to stimulate the vagus nerve during rehabilitation therapy in order to reduce upper extremity motor deficits and improve motor function in chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment. Do not use if you have had a bilateral or left cervical vagotomy. Risks may include, but are not limited to pain after surgery, hoarseness, bruising, swelling, coughing and throat irritation. While not observed in the Vivistim studies, infection leading to explant is a risk associated with any device surgery. For full safety information, please see www.vivistim.com/safety. Individual results may vary.”

Regulatory note: In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for patients with moderate-to-severe upper extremity motor impairments following chronic ischemic stroke.

Support the Show.

Show credits:
Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast.

Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social:
Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

Know Stroke Podcast Disclaimer:
Our podcast and media advertising services are for informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.