Influence of Different Implantation Techniques on Long-term Survival After Orthotopic Heart Transplantation: An Echocardiographic Study

This study showed that the bicaval technique for OHT offers a better outcome than the biatrial technique. The significant reduction of left atrial size and atrioventricular valve regurgitation in the bicaval group may have a major impact on the long-term preservation of cardiac function and survival.