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Figure 1 (A) Higher plasma concentrations of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) before the implantation of an assist device in all patients when compared with BNP levels during circulatory support. *p < 0.05 between groups. (B) Reduction of BNP plasma levels within the patient groups.
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