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ArticleCardiovascular engineering and technology2026

Chordae Rupture Alters Tricuspid Valve Leaflet Biomechanics.

Julia Clarin, Keyvan A Khoiy, Samuel D Salinas, Dipankar Biswas, Kourosh T Asgarian, Francis Loth, Rouzbeh Amini

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Julia ClarinDepartment of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
Keyvan A KhoiyDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA.
Samuel D SalinasDepartment of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
Dipankar BiswasDepartment of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Kourosh T AsgarianJersey Shore University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, Neptune City, NJ, USA.
Francis LothDepartment of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
Rouzbeh AminiDepartment of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA. r.amini@northeastern.edu.ORCID 0000-0003-3632-6195

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Directorate for Engineering CAREER 2049088
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Abstract

purposeTricuspid valve chordae tendineae rupture is a valvular lesion that is often overlooked, though is postulated to be more prevalent than currently known. We examined the hemodynamics and biomechanical response of the tricuspid valve leaflets following chordae rupture to understand how acute changes in the post-rupture mechanical environment may contribute to long-term remodeling responses.

methodsPorcine valve leaflet deformation was studied in an intact heart in an ex vivo setup using sonomicrometry techniques before and after chordae rupture, which was induced by severing a chordae bundle connected to the septal leaflet.

resultsFollowing chordae rupture, pulmonary artery pressure dropped approximately 5 mmHg (

conclusionThe immediate changes in post-rupture septal leaflet stretches show that chordae tendineae rupture acutely alters the biomechanical environment of the tricuspid valve, which may result in chronic tissue remodeling responses. The tricuspid valve is one of the four valves in the heart. Rupture of supporting structures of the tricuspid valve leaflet, known as chordae tendineae, may be more common than previously thought. In this study, we used excised pig hearts to examine how chordae rupture affects valvular function. With our experimental beating heart system, we pumped fluid through the hearts under realistic conditions and measured changes in pressure and leaflet motion before and after chordae rupture. After rupture, we observed a change in pressures and leaflet motion, causing the valve to leak and become less efficient. These changes may influence how the valve functions over time.

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Chordae TendineaeTricuspid ValveTricuspid Valve InsufficiencyAnimalsArterial PressureBiomechanical PhenomenaHemodynamicsModels, CardiovascularStress, MechanicalSwineCardiac traumaChordae tendineae ruptureEx vivo porcine heart modelMechanical strainsPractice problemTricuspid valve

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PMID41491878
PMCPMC13102865

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