65 year old man experienced fainting episode with exertion. - Diagnosis

Patient Chart History: Patient experienced fainting episode while carrying heavy boxes. Has also noticed abdominal bloating over the course of last six months.

Physical Exam
Shows clubbing of the nail bed and swollen ankles.
Resting pulse rate of 65 beats per minute.

Test Results: CVC and platelet count normal.
Urinalisis normal
Elevated fasting blood sugar.

Heart Sounds:

Diagnosis What is your diagnosis?
Irregular heart rate
Tricuspid insufficiency
Right ventricular S3 due to PAH
Pericarditis

Introduction

1	50 year old man complaining of swollen ankles
2	45 year old woman complaining of dizziness with exertion
3	75 year old man with shortness of breath with minimal exertion
4	65 year old man experienced fainting episode with exertion.
5	47 year old man experiencing severe chest pain with exertion

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65 year old man experienced fainting episode with exertion. - Diagnosis

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