… received a stimulation of the vagus nerve via a small electrical pulse from a cuff wrapped around the nerve, powered by a unit implanted under the skin near … bag, using a fork, or casting a fishing line. Participants in the trial ranged from nine months to 10 years post-stroke. With 50%-60% of the 658,000 yearly stroke … received a stimulation of the vagus nerve via a small electrical pulse from a cuff wrapped around the nerve, powered by a unit implanted under the skin near …