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In response to the article by Nelson et al. (Int. J. Cardiovascular Imaging 21, 295–300)
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Baur, L. Relationship of extent and nature of dysfunctional myocardium to brain natriuretic peptide in patients with ischemic left ventricular dysfunction. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 21, 301–302 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-005-4574-8
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