Effect of beta-blockers and exercise restriction on the prevention of sudden cardiac death in pediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

CONCLUSIONS: Beta-blockers and exercise restriction may decrease the risk of SCD in pediatric patients with HCM and should be considered for SCD prevention in this population, particularly because predicting SCD in these patients remains challenging.PMID:38043708 | DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2023.11.009

Source: Journal of Cardiology - December 3, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yuki Ito Heima Sakaguchi Etsuko Tsuda Kenichi Kurosaki Source Type: research