Diagnosis and diagnostic testing in primary care

Editorial

Colin McCowan et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2006 May.

. 2006 May;56(526):323-4.

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Comment on

The diagnostic accuracy and utility of a B-type natriuretic peptide test in a community population of patients with suspected heart failure.
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