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Increases in B-type natriuretic peptide for detecting weaning-induced heart failure: hidden biases and methodologic flaws in an observational study

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Liu, Y., Wei, Lq. Increases in B-type natriuretic peptide for detecting weaning-induced heart failure: hidden biases and methodologic flaws in an observational study. Intensive Care Med 38, 172–173 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-011-2423-x

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