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What is the primary physiological mechanism responsible for supine hypotensive syndrome (syndrome de compression aorto-cave) in pregnant women during the third trimester?

Acute rupture of a cerebral aneurysm Compression of the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta by the heavy gravid uterus when lying supine, leading to reduced venous return, decreased cardiac output, and hypotension Sudden excessive secretion of thyroid hormone Acute allergic reaction to amniotic fluid

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Compression of the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta by the heavy gravid uterus when lying supine, leading to reduced venous return, decreased cardiac output, and hypotension

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