Vol 28, No 5 (2021)
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Mortality reduction with levosimendan in patients with heart failure: Current evidence is underpowered

Filippo Sanfilippo1, Luigi La Via1, Federica Merola1, Marinella Astuto1
Pubmed: 34240399
Cardiol J 2021;28(5):798-799.

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