Long-Term Survival Under Biventricular Assist Device Support Despite Persistent Asystole

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Authors: Ibrahim Oguz Karaca, Berhan Keskin, Aykun Hakgör, Korhan Erkanlı, Fethi Kılıçaslan, Bilal Boztosun
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Abstract

We report a unique case of a 45 year old man with biventricular assist device (BiVAD) support who has remained asymptomatic despite a complete absence of native cardiac electrical and mechanical activity for 43 months. The patient exhibited persistent asystole with stable hemodynamics, oxygenation, and device flows. Echocardiography confirmed absent contractility and continuously open atrioventricular valves. This case illustrates that BiVAD support can maintain adequate systemic and pulmonary circulation even in the absence of intrinsic cardiac activity, representing the longest reported survival under sustained asystole.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Publication details

Journal / source
ASAIO Journal
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN