La Dr. Alejandra Carbonell, responsible for Valvulopathies Unit of the Comprehensive Cardiology Unit (UICAR), directed by Dr. Roberto Martin Reyes, has participated as a speaker at the Valve Day 2026, a landmark day dedicated to addressing the unresolved issues in valvular pathology, Celebrated on January 20, 2026 at the University Hospital Ramón y Cajal.
This scientific meeting, which has brought together leading specialists in clinical cardiology, cardiac imagingInterventional cardiology and cardiac surgery has established itself as a space for updating and multidisciplinary debate around diagnosis and treatment of valvular diseases.
A clinical case of moderate aortic stenosis
Within the section dedicated to the aortic valveDr. Carbonell had a particularly relevant intervention with the presentation of a clinical case focused on a patient with moderate aortic stenosisThis is a common scenario in clinical practice and continues to raise 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 case discussion, the complexity of therapeutic decision-making in intermediate stages of valvular heart disease was highlighted, as well as the key role of the specialized units for valvular heart disease, such as UICAR, to integrate 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.