A damaged chordae tendineae could affect the functioning of the tricuspid valve.

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The chordae tendineae are structures that attach the cusps of the heart valves to the papillary muscles in the heart. When they are damaged, they may not be able to properly hold the valve cusps in place or prevent them from prolapsing (bulging backward) into the atrium. This can cause regurgitation (backflow) of blood through the valve and potentially affect the proper functioning of the tricuspid valve.

A Damaged Chordae Tendineae Could Affect the Functioning of the Tricuspid