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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The total fetal cardiac output at term is estimated to be ______?
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The correct answer is  The total fetal cardiac output is approximately 450 mL/Kg/min. Approximately 65% of descending aoic blood flow returns to the placenta, and hence, only the remaining 35% perfuses the fetal organs and tissues. Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 9260