What Is True About False Tendons?

Left ventricular false tendons have been a bit of an enigma since they were first described by Turner in 18961. They are bands traversing the left ventricular cavity and arise embryologically from the same layer as trabeculations but are distinguished by being free in the LV cavity rather than being adherent to the wall. They can vary in orientation, thickness, and composition, being fibrous, muscular or a combination of both. They have been called by over a dozen names2 but the most common is left ventricular false tendon.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - March 26, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: David T. Linker Tags: Editorial Source Type: research