Which of the following would NOT promote transition from fetal circulation to a normal extrauterine circulatory pattern?

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Decreased systemic vascular resistance would actually promote fetal circulation, rather than transition to a normal extrauterine circulatory pattern. The closure of the foramen ovale, constriction of the ductus arteriosus, and decreased pulmonary vascular resistance all help facilitate the transition by redirecting blood flow and reducing shunting between the heart and lungs.

Which of the Following Would NOT Promote Transition from Fetal