Supine hypotensive syndrome during late pregnancy is due to __________.

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Supine hypotensive syndrome manifests as an abrupt fall in blood pressure,bradycardia,sweating,nausea,weakness,and air hunger when the patient is in a supine position.Symptoms and signs are caused by impaired venous return to the heart resulting from compression of the inferior vena cava.This leads to decreased blood pressure,reduced cardiac output,and impairment or loss of consciousness.

Supine Hypotensive Syndrome During Late Pregnancy Is Due to __________