Systematic echocardiography in patients with hematological malignancies and Gram-positive bacteremia, is it really needed?

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Authors

Claudia Biosca · Institut Català d'Oncologia

Mercè Aren-Jubany · Institut Català d'Oncologia

María Dolores Quesada · Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol

Lourdes Mateu · Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol

Rosa Benítez · Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol

Alba Bergas · Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol

Carme Bracke

Abstract

IE was infrequently diagnosed among patients with hematologic malignancies and GPC bacteremia. The diagnostic yield of routine echocardiography is low, supporting selective IE screening.

Topics & Keywords

Neutropenia and Cancer Infections Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Hematological disorders and diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108662

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