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.
-SVI
A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Decrease/normal
E)Increase/normal

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In patients with an extensive pulmonary embolism, the obstruction of blood flow through the pulmonary arteries results in an increase in pulmonary vascular resistance, which leads to a decrease in stroke volume and cardiac output. Consequently, SVI decreases.

Match What Hemodynamic Indices Develop in Patients with an Extensive