Mechanics of Porcine Heart Valves’ Strut Chordae Tendineae Investigated as a Leaflet–Chordae–Papillary Muscle Entity

Proper blood flow through the atrioventricular heart valves (AHVs) relies on the holistic function of the valve and subvalvular structures, and a failure of any component can lead to life-threatening heart disease. A comprehension of the mechanical characteristics of healthy valvular components is necessary for the refinement of heart valve computational models. In previous studies, the chordae tendineae have been mechanically characterized as...