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"Declarations Conflict of interestThe authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Florian Schwarz reports a relationship with Siemens Healthineers that includes: speaking and lecture fees. Thomas Kroencke reports a relationship with Siemens Healthineers that includes: funding grants. Conflict of interest The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Florian Schwarz reports a relationship with Siemens Healthineers that includes: speaking and lecture fees. Thomas Kroencke reports a relationship with Siemens Healthineers that includes: funding grants."

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