Case 4

There are significant changes in many aspects of cardiovascular physiology in normal pregnancy, which impact on the course of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Select from the following statements the ONE true statement.

Click here Cardiac output falls significantly in pregnancy
Click here There is accompanying vasoconstriction which leads to a 10% rise in BP
Click here Cardiovascular disorders other than hypertension are rare in pregnancy
Click here Increased voltages of QRS