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Can you tell me the range of tension that the chordae tendinae exerts during heart pumping?

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Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Good question but wondering why you asked. I had to look it up. The tension is higher with higher stroke volumes and appears to be 50-75 gms.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/2/2012

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