Does the surgical technique used in the orthotopic heart transplant affect the results regarding the rhythm?

Abstract

Conclusion: Biatrial surgical technique, donor age and hypertension were determined as significant predictors of temporary pacemaker insertion in the orthotopic heart transplantation. Atrioyentricular block, left bundle branch block, and arrhythmia frequency was significantly less in the bicaval group. In terms of factors affecting morbidity, the bicaval technical results were found superior than biatrial technique. (Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 2012; 12: 255-60)