Which of the following is the least likely physiological change in pregnancy :
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
Increase in intravascular volume
Increase in cardiac output
Increase in stroke volume
Increase In peripheral vascular resistance
General obstetrics