Patient's question:
The baby is three years old this year and has a relatively small build. Compared to peers, it falls into the category of developmental issues. Since childhood, the baby has suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which has not been effectively treated. After a recurrence, hospitalization is required. How is pediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, there is no special effective treatment for pediatric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We can only provide symptomatic supportive treatment for complications such as heart failure and arrhythmia. If the patient has symptoms of heart failure, such as palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and generalized edema, we should actively use diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and ARBs to stabilize heart function. If the patient has ventricular arrhythmia, we must actively administer antiarrhythmic drugs to maintain sinus rhythm, ensure hemodynamic stability, and reduce mortality in children.