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Which of the following maternal cardiovascular changes is most prominent during pregnancy?

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Decreased blood volume Decreased cardiac output Increased systemic vascular resistance Increased cardiac output Correct

During pregnancy, maternal blood volume and cardiac output increase significantly to meet the heightened metabolic demands.

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