A 36-Year-Old Woman, Gravida 2 Para 1, at 30 Weeks

A 36-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, at 30 weeks gestation comes to the office for a prenatal visit.  The patient has noticed some ankle swelling at the end of the day that is relieved with elevating her legs, but she has no other concerns.  The pregnancy has been uncomplicated, and her only medications are a prenatal vitamin and iron supplement.  The patient has no chronic medical conditions.  She does not use tobacco or alcohol.  Blood pressure is 118/78 mm Hg and pulse is 72/min.  BMI is 30 kg/m².  Fetal heart tones are normal.  There is trace bilateral pedal edema to the shins.  Physical examination is otherwise unremarkable.  Urinalysis shows no protein.  Compared to a nonpregnant state, which of the following cardiac changes are most likely to be found in this patient?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
F) F

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