Dr. Alejandra Carbonell , head of the Valvular Heart Disease Unit at the Comprehensive Cardiology Unit (UICAR) , directed by Dr. Roberto Martín Reyes , participated as a speaker at Valve Day 2026 , a leading conference dedicated to addressing unresolved issues in valvular heart disease , held on January 20, 2026 at the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital.
This scientific meeting, which has brought together leading specialists in clinical cardiology, cardiac imaging , interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, has established itself as a space for updating and multidisciplinary debate on the diagnosis and treatment of valvular diseases.
A clinical case of moderate aortic stenosis
Within the section dedicated to the aortic valve , Dr. Carbonell had a particularly relevant intervention with the presentation of a clinical case focused on a patient with moderate aortic stenosis , a frequent scenario in clinical practice and which continues to generate questions about risk stratification and the optimal time for intervention.
The session, which addressed the question "are there higher risk data and when to consider intervention?", allowed the case to be contextualized within the current evidence and promoted an enriching debate among experts, underlining the importance of individualized assessment and close monitoring of these patients.
Clinical approach and decision making
During the discussion of the case, the complexity of therapeutic decision-making in intermediate phases of valvular disease was highlighted, as well as the key role of specialized valvular heart disease units , such as UICAR, in integrating clinical, imaging and functional evolution data into the management strategy.
The participation of Dr. Alejandra Carbonell reinforced the value of the multidisciplinary approach and clinical experience in resolving situations where clinical guidelines leave room for expert interpretation.