title: [Application and research progress of artificial chordae tendineae].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To summarize recent advance in the application and research of artificial chordae tendineae.
  
  
  METHODS
  The clinical and experimental research literature was extensively reviewed and analyzed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The follow-up results showed that artificial chordae tendineae replacement was superior to other operation methods in valve repair. But, it was complicated and difficult-to-learn. In recent years with the development of many surgical skills and new techniques, good clinical results were achieved.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  With the development of surgical equipment, chordae material, and implanting skills, artificial chordae tendineae implanting will be easier and the scope of application will be larger.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing Jiangsu, 210008, PR China.
authors.forename: Ling
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nie
authors.forename: Qiang
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Dongjin
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D002815:Chordae Tendineae; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans