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Levosimendan Improves Renal Function in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Cause and Clinical Application

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Damman, K., Voors, A.A. Levosimendan Improves Renal Function in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Cause and Clinical Application. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 21, 403–404 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10557-007-6070-y

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