A 23-year-old swimmer is referred to Cardiology outpatient after the discovery of a murmur by her general practitioner. | Medibuddy
8th March 2024

A 23-year-old swimmer is referred to Cardiology outpatient after the discovery of a murmur by her general practitioner.

A 23-year-old swimmer is referred to Cardiology outpatient after the discovery of a murmur by her general practitioner. She is asymptomatic with no significant past medical history. She underwent cardiac catheterisation for further evaluation with the results shown below.  What is the most likely diagnosis? 

Site O2 Saturation Pressure (End systolic / End diastolic)
Superior Vena Cava 67% –
Right Atrium 80% Mean: 7 mmHg
Right Ventricle 80% 26/7 mmHg
Pulmonary Artery 80% 28/9 mmHg
Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure – Mean: 8 mmHg
Left Ventricle 98% 130/8 mmHg
Ascending Aorta 98% 124/82 mmHg

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