5th July 2026

A 55-year-old man presents to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain and shortness of breath during physical activity.

A 55-year-old man presents to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain and shortness of breath during physical activity. He has a known history of HCM, and a recent echocardiogram confirmed left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. The patient is currently not on any medications for symptom control. What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for symptomatic angina relief in patients with obstructive HCM? Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below.

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.