[Biventricular assist support using centrifugal pump in cardiogenic shock following coronary bypass grafting--a case report of long survival].

Biventricular assist support (BVAS) with centrifugal pump was used for the treatment of 48 y/o male patient with cardiogenic shock following coronary bypass surgery. Assist flow was 2 to 4 l/min in LVAS and 2 to 3 l/min in RVAS. RVAS was weaned in the fourth postoperative day and LVAS in the sixth. Cerebral infarction developed in the weaning period of LVAS. Post operative examination revealed good right and left ventricular function. Patient was well and returned to full work in a two years and two months after surgery. BVAS may be useful for the treatment of severe biventricular failure associated with stunned myocardium.