Match what hemodynamic indices develop in patients with an extensive pulmonary embolism to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-CO
A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Decrease/normal
E)Increase/normal

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In patients with an extensive pulmonary embolism, cardiac output (CO) typically decreases due to the obstruction of blood flow in the pulmonary arteries, leading to increased right ventricular afterload and decreased left ventricular preload.

Match What Hemodynamic Indices Develop in Patients with an Extensive