SERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO

Dr. SERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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SPSERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO
SERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO
MZMiguel Angel López Zúñiga
Miguel Angel López Zúñiga
VMVirginia Rodríguez Martínez
Virginia Rodríguez Martínez
RPRaul Reyes Parrilla
Raul Reyes Parrilla
AMAna Maria Alguacil Muñoz
Ana Maria Alguacil Muñoz
TPTesifón Parron
Tesifón Parron
Background: In general, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the first diagnostic test used for patients with bacteremia or candidemia and clinical signs of Infective Endocarditis (IE). Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) may be used in addition to physical examination for the detection of structural heart disease and valve abnormalities. Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS for the detection of signs suggestive of IE, including vegetation, valvular regurgitation, structural heart disease, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and septic embolisms, in patients with bacteremia or candidemia. Design: Observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study using convenience sampling. Setting: Six Spanish academic hospitals. Patients: Adult patients with bacteremia or candidemia between 1 February 2018 and 31 December 2020. Measurements: The reference test, to evaluate vegetation, valvular regurgitation and structural heart disease, was transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). For patients who did not undergo TEE, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was considered the reference test. POCUS was performed by internists, while conventional echocardiography procedures were performed by cardiologists. Results: In 258 patients, for the detection of valvular vegetation, POCUS had sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of 77%, 94%, 82% and 92%, respectively. For valvular regurgitation (more than mild), sensitivity was ≥76% and specificity ≥85%. Sensitivity values for the detection of hepatomegaly and splenomegaly were 92% and 92%, respectively, while those for specificity were 96% and 98%. Conclusion: POCUS could be a valuable tool, as a complement to physical examination, at the hospital bedside for patients with bacteremia or candidemia, helping to identify signs suggestive of IE.

27 September 2025 in Medicina Clinica
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SPSERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO
SERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO
PRPatricia Martín Rico
Patricia Martín Rico
JMJuan Torres Macho
Juan Torres Macho

12 May 2026 in Internal and Emergency Medicine
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SPSERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO
SERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO
Juan Manuel García-TorrecillasJuan Manuel García-Torrecillas
Juan Manuel García-Torrecillas
JMJosé María López Martín
José María López Martín
Enrique RodillaEnrique Rodilla
Enrique Rodilla
MRMaría Elena Rodríguez Rodríguez
María Elena Rodríguez Rodríguez
Yale Tung-ChenYale Tung-Chen
Yale Tung-Chen

2 July 2026 in Internal and Emergency Medicine
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SPSERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO
SERAFIN LOPEZ PALMERO
JTJuan Manuel García Torrecillas
Juan Manuel García Torrecillas
JMJosé María López Martín
José María López Martín
ESEnrique Rodilla Sala
Enrique Rodilla Sala
MRMaría Elena Rodríguez Rodríguez
María Elena Rodríguez Rodríguez
JVJerónimo Artiles Vizcaíno
Jerónimo Artiles Vizcaíno