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Figure 5 Positive predictive value concerning death at 35 months in relation to electrocardiogram and NT-proBNP level on admission. Number of patients in each group is shown on each bar. NT-proBNP = N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide; ECG = electrocardiogram; LBBB = left bundle branch block. Open bars = NT-proBNP < 400 ng/l; solid bars = NT-proBNP > 400 ng/l.