What Is the Most Probable Cause for the Significant Decrease

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the most probable cause for the significant decrease in blood pressure that occurs during inhalation in some patients?

• A) Hypovolemia
• B) Variable systemic vascular resistance
• C) Early left ventricular failure caused by coronary artery insufficiency
• D) Negative intrathoracic pressure that diminishes blood flow out of the left ventricle

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