Impact of the operative technique on mid ‐ and long‐term results following paediatric heart transplantation

ConclusionsPaediatric heart transplantation using bicaval technique results similar long-term survival compared with the biatrial technique. The incidence of atrial rhythm disorders was significantly higher in the biatrial group, requiring a higher frequency of pacemaker implantation in this group. As a results, the bicaval technique has replaced the biatrial technique in our centre.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - February 21, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: L. Lily Rosenthal, Carola Grinninger, Robert Dalla Pozza, Marcus Fischer, Linda Zimmerling, Sarah M. Ulrich, Fabian A. Kari, Nikolaus A. Haas, Sebastian Michel, J ürgen Hörer, Christian Hagl Tags: Original Article Source Type: research