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Natriuretic Peptides
Link ID 1684
Title Natriuretic Peptides
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/567064?src=rss
Description Studies suggest that using Natriuretic Peptides in the Emergency Department can eliminate the need for other, more expensive tests. How else can knowing Natriuretic Peptides help your patients?
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Category Articles > Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Date Dec 18, 2007
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