Dr Covadonga Fernández-Golfín

Cardiology

Dr Covadonga Fernández-Golfín

Specialist in
  • Advanced cardiovascular imaging.
  • Valvular heart disease and structural heart disease.
  • Myocardiopathies and ischaemic heart disease.
«Commitment, honesty and a constant pursuit of excellence in the care of my patients.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in cardiology with extensive experience in cardiovascular imaging and the advanced diagnosis of cardiac conditions. His clinical work focuses on the integration of imaging techniques for the structural and functional assessment of the heart, with a particular emphasis on clinical decision-making in complex cases.

He carries out coordination and leadership roles in cardiac imaging units, combining clinical practice with team management and the optimisation of diagnostic processes.

Education

Medical and academic training in cardiology, complemented by experience in research and healthcare management.

2017–2020 | PhD in Health Sciences. University of Alcalá.
2018 | Senior Management Programme for Healthcare Institutions. IESE Business School.
2005 | Training placement at the Cardiac MRI and CT Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
2000–2005 | Cardiology residency. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.
1996–1997 | Academic studies. Free University of Brussels.
1993–1999 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. Autonomous University of Madrid.

Professional experience

Career in clinical cardiology and specialist cardiac imaging units.

2021 – Present | Head of the Cardiovascular Imaging Section, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital.
2012 – 2021 | Coordinator of the Cardiac Imaging Unit, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital.
2007 – 2012 | Senior Registrar in Cardiology (Imaging Unit). San Carlos Clinical Hospital.
2005 – 2007 | Junior Consultant in Cardiology. Virgen de la Salud Hospital.

Scientific publications

Research focusing on cardiovascular imaging, valvular heart disease and advanced cardiac diagnostic techniques, with contributions to scientific publications in international journals of cardiology and cardiac imaging. Among his most recent publications are:

2026 | Hinojar R, Rodríguez Palomares J, Barreiro-Pérez M, Fernández-Golfín C, et al. Gender differences in clinical phenotype, right-heart remodelling and outcomes in severe tricuspid regurgitation: a cardiac magnetic resonance study. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2026. Epub ahead of print. doi:10.1093/ehjci/jeag078
2026 | Benzoni G, González Gómez A, Monteagudo Ruíz JM, Fernández-Golfín C, et al. Prognostic significance of concomitant valvular disease in moderate aortic regurgitation. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2026;27(5):1059–1067. doi:10.1093/ehjci/jeag045
2025 | Zamorano JL, van der Bijl P, González Gómez A, Fernández-Golfín C, et al. Why do we need treatment? Prognosis of tricuspid regurgitation. Eur Heart J Suppl. 2025;28(Suppl 4):iv2–iv15. doi:10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suaf093
2025 | García-Sebastián C, Monteagudo Ruiz JM, Antoñana Ugalde S, Fernández-Golfín C, et al. Computed tomography versus cardiac magnetic resonance for quantification of myocardial late enhancement. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2025. Published online ahead of print. doi:10.1016/j.rec.2025.12.015
2025 | Sánchez-Recalde Á, González-Gómez A, Fernández-Golfín C, et al. Transcatheter mitral valve replacement. The beginning of a new era. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2025. Published online ahead of print. doi:10.1016/j.rec.2025.12.012

Areas of special focus

Clinical practice focusing on cardiovascular conditions assessed using imaging techniques, including:

  • Heart valve disorders.

  • Cardiomyopathies.

  • Ischaemic heart disease and cardiovascular prevention

  • Structural heart disease.

  • Cardiac assessment in complex patients.

Techniques and procedures

Use of advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques, including:

  • Transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography.
  • Multimodal cardiac imaging.
  • Functional and structural cardiac assessment.
  • Diagnostic support during structural procedures.
  • Integration of imaging into clinical decision-making.

Accreditations and memberships

Accreditation by the European Society of Cardiology in:

Transthoracic echocardiography

Transoesophageal echocardiography

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

Cardiac computed tomography

2024–2026 | President-elect of the Cardiac Imaging Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology

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