If we talk about such an anomaly of the body as an additional chord, then it should be clarified that such a phenomenon is most often characteristic of the left ventricle of the heart. Also, this pathology is also called a “false or abnormal chord”, and it can be detected only with detailed computer diagnostics (here we mean ultrasound). So, what is known about such a heart disease as an extra chord in the heart?
First of all, it is important to clarify that such a pathological element is genetic and inherited mainly from the mother, who does not always know about the presence of such an abnormal process. An extra chord in the heart is an unplanned neoplasm in the ventricle of the heart that looks similar to a muscle, that is, an extra chord in the heart that has a threadlike structure and a predominant tendon structure. If you believe the experts, then we can assume that such a violation of the structure of the heart is not associated with the mitral valve and capillary muscles.
Try to track the dynamics of this phenomenon. The additional chord in the heart itself is a conditional “tourniquet”, which is attached at one end to the valve leaflet and the other directly to the heart wall. There are several such chords in humans, and their main purpose is to help the valve not deform, and to hold blood firmly at the time when the planned contraction of the heart occurs. If one of these chords visually has an excellent structure, that is, it is slightly condensed or thickened, a similar phenomenon is clearly visible on ultrasound. When it is detected, it is possible that the following characteristic of such a chord will be recorded in the outpatient card: “hemodynamically insignificant”, which means the absence of harm on her part regarding the work of the heart. Such a harmless chord does not need immediate treatment and is generally not worth much attention. However, if an unaccounted chord positions itself as “hemodynamically significant”, then you should turn to a knowledgeable specialist for detailed advice, but this does not mean that there is a serious cardiac pathology and a significant cause for concern.
According to all the same doctors, it can be considered that such a cardiac structure does not affect the functionality of the heart and the work of other organs, which means that it does not require medical intervention. However, it is recommended once a year to undergo examination in the form of echocardiography in order to timely prevent the progression of possible pathological processes. However, it must be understood that with such a diagnosis , heart murmurs will always be heard , which in the future will interfere with the identification of other cardiac pathologies.
What threatens the extra chord in the heart? A potential patient with such a diagnosis should be vigilant about his health, since excess chord with age entails a violation of the heart rhythm.
The patient must learn to live in his condition. What does it mean? Doctors give many productive recommendations for detecting abnormal chords. Some advise to do only gymnastics and physiotherapy exercises, while others assure that there are no obstacles to the "great sport", but diving and parachuting should be excluded. But be that as it may, professional sports require constant monitoring.
An additional chord in the heart is a good reason why “they will not be taken into the army,” but for some it’s even happiness, otherwise the similar anomaly has no significant limitations and allows its owner to lead a familiar lifestyle that is no different from people's lives with normal heart structure.