____________________ is caused by the weight of the uterus and its contents compressing on the inferior vena cava and aorta, decreasing venous return to the heart, which in turn causes arterial hypotension.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Inferior vena cava syndrome

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