15th May 2025

A patient with a background of sarcoidosis, previous CABG, hypertension and heart failure is seen to have a paradoxical rise in the JVP on inspiration.

A patient with a background of sarcoidosis, previous CABG, hypertension and heart failure is seen to have a paradoxical rise in the JVP on inspiration. There is some peripheral oedema and the patient looks  generally unwell. Blood pressure is 100/80, with SpO2 92% on room air. Which condition would this  patient NOT likely be suffering from? 

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