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Dr Antonio Lalueza Blanco

Internal Medicine

Dr Antonio Lalueza Blanco

Specialist in
  • A complex patient with multiple medical conditions.
  • Infectious diseases.
  • Cardiovascular disease and venous thrombosis.
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Professional profile

A specialist in Internal Medicine with over 20 years’ experience in high-complexity university hospitals. His clinical practice focuses on the comprehensive management of patients with multiple conditions, infectious diseases in adults, venous thromboembolism and complex medical conditions of unknown aetiology.

He combines clinical practice with a strong commitment to research and teaching at university and postgraduate level. His clinical approach integrates active listening, rigorous analysis of medical information and the application of scientific evidence to provide precise, comprehensive care tailored to each patient.

Education

Medical and specialist training in Internal Medicine, supplemented by advanced training in infectious diseases, hospital antimicrobial therapy, clinical research and scientific methodology.

2011 | Master’s Degree in the Application and Control of Hospital Antimicrobial Therapy. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
2008 | Doctor of Medicine. Summa cum laude. Special Award from the Department of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.
2007 | Master’s Degree in Infectious Diseases in Immunocompromised Patients. Complutense University of Madrid.
2005 | Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methodology: Design and Statistics in Health Sciences. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
2001 – 2006 | Specialist in Internal Medicine via the Junior Registrar programme. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.
1994 – 2000 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Complutense University of Madrid.

Professional experience

Clinical work carried out in hospital-based internal medicine, with experience in university hospitals, infectious diseases, patients with multiple conditions, clinical research and the management of complex medical conditions.

2009 – Present | Specialist in Internal Medicine. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.
2008 – 2009 | Specialist in Internal Medicine. Severo Ochoa University Hospital, Leganés, Madrid.
2006 – 2007 | Research post in the Infectious Diseases Unit. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.
2001 – 2006 | Junior Registrar in Internal Medicine. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.

Scientific publications

Author of over 100 publications in high-impact international scientific journals. His areas of research include the clinical aspects and immunopathogenesis of severe respiratory infection, immune-mediated thrombotic pathology, respiratory viral infection and hospital-based internal medicine.

2025 | Encinas P, Lalueza-Blanco A, García-Vaquero AI, et al. Seasonal Influenza Vaccine 2021/2022 Provides Limited Cross-Reactivity Against Contemporary Swine Influenza A Virus Strains in Spain. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. 2025;19(12). doi:10.1111/irv.70158
2024 | Garcinuño S, Lalueza A, Gil-Etayo FJ, et al. Immune dysregulation is an important factor in the underlying complications of influenza infection. ApoH, IL-8 and IL-15 as prognostic markers. Front Immunol. 2024;15:1443096. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2024.1443096
2023 | Klén R, Huespe IA, Lalueza Blanco AL, et al. Development and validation of COEWS (COVID-19 Early Warning Score) for hospitalised COVID-19 patients with laboratory findings: A multicontinental retrospective study. eLife. 2023;12. doi:10.7554/eLife.85618
2022 | Lalueza A, Lora-Tamayo J, Maestro-de la Calle G, et al. A predictive score at admission for respiratory failure among hospitalised patients with confirmed 2019 Coronavirus Disease: a simple tool for a complex problem. Intern Emerg Med. 2022;17(2):515–524. doi:10.1007/s11739-021-02748-2
2020 | Lalueza A, Ayuso B, Arrieta E, et al. Elevated serum ferritin levels as a predictor of poor outcome in hospitalised patients with influenza infection. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2020;26(11):1557.e9–1557.e15. doi:10.1016/j.cmi.2020.02.018

Areas of special focus

Extensive experience in general internal medicine, covering both in-patient and out-patient care, with a particular focus on complex cases, infectious diseases and thromboembolic disorders.

  • Complex chronic conditions in adults, including those associated with cardiovascular risk factors.
  • Venous thromboembolic disease.
  • Infectious diseases, particularly respiratory infections and systemic bacterial infections.
  • Investigation of symptoms of unknown cause.

Techniques and procedures

Application of clinical procedures specific to Internal Medicine, focusing on comprehensive diagnosis, second medical opinions, the management of chronic conditions and the assessment of infectious diseases.

  • Comprehensive assessment of health status using clinical, laboratory and imaging tests.
  • Diagnosis of complex medical conditions and those of unknown cause.
  • Second medical opinions for patients with complex conditions.
  • Monitoring and optimisation of treatment for chronic conditions.
  • Management of acute infectious conditions and investigation of fever of unknown origin.

Accreditations and memberships

Membership of scientific societies in the fields of internal medicine, infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, together with university accreditation for teaching.

  • Accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation as a University Senior Lecturer.
  • Spanish Society of Internal Medicine (SEMI).
  • Spanish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology (SEIMC).

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