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beginnerA4CDilated CardiomyopathyReduced LV Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Clinical vignette
52 y/o male, progressive dyspnea over 6 months. No prior CAD. NT-proBNP 4,200 pg/mL.
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