What is the diagnosis for a patient with trivial tricuspid regurgitation, normal pulmonic valve function, and no evidence of stenosis or shunts, with a right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) of normal range, right atrial pressure (RA Pressure) of 3mmHg, and tricuspid regurgitation (TR) velocity of 1.2 meters per second (m/s)?

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Differential Diagnosis for Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Findings

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Normal Cardiac Function: The provided data shows normal tricuspid and pulmonic valve structure and function, with no significant stenosis or regurgitation, and normal pressures. This suggests that the cardiac function is within normal limits.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Trivial Tricuspid Regurgitation: The presence of trivial tricuspid regurgitation may indicate a mild abnormality, but it is not significant enough to cause concern.
  • Mild Pulmonic Valve Disease: The peak velocity and gradient across the pulmonic valve are slightly elevated, but not to a degree that would indicate significant stenosis or regurgitation.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Pulmonary Hypertension: Although the RVSP is not provided, the presence of a >50% TR gradient and a TR velocity of 1.2 m/s could indicate pulmonary hypertension, which would be a critical diagnosis to not miss.
  • Tricuspid Valve Disease: The >50% TR gradient and trivial tricuspid regurgitation may indicate early tricuspid valve disease, which could progress and become significant if not monitored.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Congenital Heart Disease: The normal structure and function of the tricuspid and pulmonic valves make congenital heart disease unlikely, but it is still a possibility, especially if there are other symptoms or findings not presented here.
  • Cardiac Tumor or Mass: The absence of pericardial effusion and normal cardiac structure make a cardiac tumor or mass unlikely, but it is still a rare possibility that could cause abnormal valve function.

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