title: [Anomalous chordae tendineae of the left ventricle. Echocardiographic study].
abstract: Left ventricular false tendons (or anomalous bands) have been described in several anatomic studies. Recently the echocardiographic features of such false tendons have been reported also. We have found a prevalence of 36 cases in 1,600 consecutive patients examined (2.2%). False tendons represent a rather common and benign phenomenon. Echocardiography is the most useful tool in the detection of false tendons.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000503:physiopathology; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Corde tendinee anomale del ventricolo sinistro. Studio ecocardiografico.