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So cardiomyopathies, valve problems, myocarditis and previous heartattacks all cause a problem with the pumping function of the heart. So virtually all the tests that we do on the heart are driven by the need to know more about the pumping ability of the heart, the heart arteries and the electrics of the heart.
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