The Role of Secondary Chordae Tendineae in Mitral Valve Mechanics: A Benchtop Study
Roger Karl, Dominic P. Recco, Shannen B. Kizilski, Ibrahim Tharwat Abdelmoneim, Nicholas E. Kneier, Katrina J. Hon, C. Sören Bergt, Pedro J. del Nido, David M. Hoganson, Sandy Engelhardt, Peter E. Hammer
This study examines the role of secondary chordae tendineae in mitral valve mechanics using porcine valves, finding that their transection increases billowing and reduces coaptation metrics.
bioRxiv · Jul 27, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering