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A 25-year-old man is referred to a cardiologist for evaluation for intermittent cyanosis and exercise intolerance. Symptoms began around half-a-year ago, and they have progressively worsened. Past medical history is notable for a congenital heart defect, which was diagnosed shortly after birth. However, he was subsequently lost to follow-up and was not treated for this condition. The patient smokes half-a-pack of cigarettes per day. Physical exam is notable for cyanosis of the lips and clubbing of the fingers. Cardiac catheterization is performed, and oxygen saturation in the cardiac chambers and outflow tracts are shown below:  

 Which of the following is the most likely explanation of these findings? 

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