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. 2009 Feb 3;53(5):458; author reply 458-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2008.09.047.

Elevated N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels: the effect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Yvette R B M van Gestel, Don D Sin, Don Poldermans
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Elevated N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels: the effect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Yvette R B M van Gestel et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. .
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