Abstract:
The papillary muscles of the left ventricle are a key component of the subvalvular apparatus of
the mitral valve. They play a crucial role in ensuring its stability during systole. Abnormalities in their anatomical
structure or spatial organization can lead to changes in chordal tension and impaired coaptation of the mitral
valve leaflets, which is one of the mechanisms underlying the development of valvular dysfunction. The study
of the morphological characteristics of the papillary muscles is of great importance for clinical cardiology and
cardiac surgery.
Aim: To analyze the morphological variants of the papillary muscles of the left ventricle and assess their
clinical significance based on echocardiographic findings and current literature data.
