High diagnostic accuracy of NT-proBNP for cardiac origin of pleural effusions

Kolditz M., Halank M., Schiemanck C. S., Schmeisser A., Hoffken G.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 28: 144-150
Journal Issue: July

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