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A&B: Stretched chordae are significantly thicker and have decreased collagen alignment and density compared to unstretched chordae. C&D: Stretched chordae show endothelial-cell α-SMA-positive staining and subendothelial accumulation of α-SMA-positive myofibroblasts.
