47 - Examining the Structural Composition and Organization of Chordae Tendineae and Papillary Muscles in the Mitral Valves and Observing Possible Correlation with Left Ventricular Chamber Size Between Age Groups and Sex

Poster Board Number: 47
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Justin McGraw, PhD - Assistant Professor of Biology, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, D'Youville University

Abstract Body : This study investigated the structural composition and organization of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles in the mitral valves, and their correlation with left ventricular chamber size across different age groups and sexes. Utilizing cadaver hearts, the research focused on dissecting and measuring the mitral valve structures and the left ventricular chamber in two age groups (below and above 85 years) and in both male and female subjects. The findings indicate an increase in left ventricular size with age and suggest a possible correlation between the size of papillary muscles and the left ventricle. These results underscore the importance of understanding cardiac anatomy for effective medication dosage and monitoring cardiac health patterns, particularly in the context of aging. Further research is required to determine these correlations fully.