6th May 2025

A 72-year-old man presents to A&E with difficulty breathing, early satiety and swollen legs.

A 72-year-old man presents to A&E with difficulty breathing, early satiety and swollen legs. He requires 2L of oxygen to maintain his saturations at 95%. On auscultation, there are bilateral crepitations up to the mid zones. He has a history of hypertension, high cholesterol and previous myocardial infarction. 

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.