A 13-year-old male is found to have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. His father also had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and died suddenly at age 38 following a game of tennis. The boy's mother asks you for advice regarding his condition.
A) He may participate in no contact sports.
B) He should receive lifelong treatment with β-blockers.
C) His condition usually decreases lifespan.
D) His hypertrophy will regress with age.
E) His siblings should undergo echocardiography.
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Pediatrics MCQs
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