El Masrioui Joumana

Functional Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction: An Underrecognized Cause of Elevated Transprosthetic Gradients

Haffane Fadwa, Elaakib Khaoula, Oudadda Soumaya, El Masrioui Joumana, El Karimi Saloua & El Hattaoui Mustapha · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2026

Background: Elevated transprosthetic gradients are commonly considered a sign of prosthetic valve obstruction. However, certain haemodynamic or physiological conditions may result in increased gradients despite a structurally normal prosthesis. Recognizing these functional abnorm...