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A 65-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of progressive exertional dyspnoea and ankle swelling. She has a history of ischaemic heart disease. On examination, her JVP is elevated, and she has bilateral basal crepitations. What is the most appropriate initial investigation to establish a diagnosis of heart failure?

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