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Do serum B-type natriuretic peptide levels predict short-term mortality and angiographic success?

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boxed-textGrabowski M et al. (2004) Serum B-type natriuretic peptide levels on admission predict not only short-term death but also angiographic success of procedure in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary angioplasty. Am Heart J 148: 655–662

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