Hypereosinophilic syndrome, a rare condition, is characterized by eosinophilia with associated organ infiltration and organ failure. The most commonly involved sites include the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. Infiltration of eosinophils into the myocytes may result in congestive heart failure warranting the use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The authors describe a case of a 76-year-old male with dyspnea and a consistently elevated eosinophil count. Initially diagnosed with adult-onset asthma, he failed to improve despite his adherence to recommended pharmacological treatment. The exacerbation of dyspnea combined with the signs of congestive heart failure led to the evaluation of LVAD therapy in this patient.
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