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have been “Measurement of LVMI and LV diastolic function”. Line 32, “Devereux et al18”
should read “Devereux et al19”. Line 40, “(E/e’ ratio) were measured as previously
described.19” should read “(E/e’ ratio) were measured as previously described.20”.
On page 181, line 15, “baPWV with LVMI.20” should read “baPWV with LVMI.21”. Line
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read “in clinical treatment.25”. Line 57, “A recent cohort study24” should read “A
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On page 182, line 1, “diastolic heart failure.25” should read “diastolic heart failure.26”.
Line 3, “untreated hypertensive patients.26” should read “untreated hypertensive patients.27”.
Line 6, “linear regression analysis.27” should read “linear regression analysis.21”.
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