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A 60-year-old man with a past history of angina undergoes an uncomplicated operation, for an inguinal hernia. Postoperatively he is found to be hypotensive, tachycardic and has a raised jugular venous pressure. What is the most likely Underlying cause of his hypotension?

a. Reduced afterload

b. Reduced parasympathetic tone

c. Reduced preload

d. Reduced stroke volume

e. Reduced sympathetic tone

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