Normal Cardiac Changes That Occur During Pregnancy Include

question 39

Multiple Choice

Normal cardiac changes that occur during pregnancy include:

• A) decreased cardiac output.
• B) increased thickness and mass of the left ventricle.
• C) decreased heart rate.
• D) dilation of the ventricles.

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