Which of the following is the least likely physiological change in pregnancy :
Correct Answer: Increase In peripheral vascular resistance
Description: The increase in cardiac output does not cause increase in BP. This is due to massive fall in peripheral vascular resistance due to smooth muscle relaxant propeies of progesterone. Reference : Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics 7th edition page 53
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