Retraction notice to “Characterization and timing of gastrointestinal bleeding in continuous flow left ventricular assist device recipients” [Heliyon 6 (2020) e04695] (Heliyon (2020) 6(9), (S2405844020315383), (10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04695))

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