We are thrilled to announce that the final results of the E-Motion Study: “Quality-of-Life in Pediatric Patients on a Paracorporeal Ventricular Assist Device with a novel Mobile Driving System”, have been published in the JHLT Open, the official journal of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation! These results highlight the considerable improvement in patients’ mobility upon changing from Ikus to EXCOR® Active, as well as the positive effect of VAD support with EXCOR® Active on the quality of life for affected families.

The successful publication of this study is a testament to the exceptional teamwork and dedication of all contributing colleagues who made this clinical trial happen, and who supported the authors of the publication and getting the results published in this scientific publication. Their hard work and collaboration have been instrumental in bringing valuable insights to the medical community and advancing the field of pediatric mechanical circulatory support. The principal investigator, ass. Prof. Oliver Miera, deputy chief of the department of pediatric Cardiology of theDeutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC), explicitly reached out to thank Berlin Heart and everyone involved in the project!

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who made this study possible —from researchers and clinicians to all the staff at Berlin Heart involved!

Quality of life in pediatric patients on a paracorporeal ventricular assist device with a novel mobile driving system - JHLT Open.

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