Abnormal morphology of the chordae tendinae of the mitral valve Mitral chordae tendinae rupture 2022-11-12T11:59:07Z Breakage of the chordae tendinae of the mitral valve. This can lead to loss of tension of one of the mitral valve leaflets and mitral regurgitation. Flail mitral valve leaflet The chordae provide the critical function of anchoring the mitral leaflets during systole, allowing for symmetric coaptation and preventing prolapse of the leaflets into the left atrium. The chordae are attached to the left ventricle via the papillary muscles. Mitral chordae tendineae rupture