Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy management during childhood
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Editors-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
If available the pediatric cardiologist should provide care to a child with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Epidemiology Demographics
30,000 children are affected by a cardiomyopathy of any type (dilated, hypertrophic, restricted, non-compaction cardiomyopathy, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy).
Screening
Once HCM has been identified in a family, immediate testing of all family members will help to identify those at risk.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
Children often do not show signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The first symptom a child may display is sudden cardiac arrest.
Treatment
Beta blockers are often prescribed as the first medical treatment for HCM in children.