OUR MISSION
Research
With an aging population and an overall increase in the participation of regular athletics and exercise in the general population, research in risk factors and warning signs for cardiovascular events as well as optimal training should be investigated.
Education
SportsCardiologyBC provides public education on safe participation in athletics through the dissemination of results from research investigation, the interpretation of clinical case studies and education seminars.
Advocacy
We believe that the public should be informed and educated on the importance of cardiovascular health and how to prevent tragic cardiovascular events. SportsCardiologyBC collaborates with local, national and international medical, health, and athletic organizations.
Clinical Assessment
With the overwhelming existing evidence on the beneficial and preventive effects of exercise, our society is becoming increasingly physically active. Our goal is to assess and evaluate athletes to ensure optimal and safe participation in athletics and exercise.
LATEST NEWS
How hard should you exercise? New research to determine what’s safe and what’s not
It’s the first of its kind for B.C., and it’s going to help fill a cardiovascular research gap in Canada: a new cardiopulmonary exercise test laboratory has opened at UBC Hospital. “The CPET machine is [...]
LATEST ARTICLE
When Should I Start to Worry About My Cholesterol?
By Jannie Ko It is widely known that high cholesterol levels can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is used to help [...]
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Contact Us
Phone: +1 (604) 822-9494
Fax: +1 (604) 822-7625
Email: scbc.research@vch.ca
Referrals
Fax: +1 (604) 822-7625
SportsCardiologyBC
Room #S110
UBC Hospital
2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver B.C.
V6T 2B5
VGH / UBC Foundation
SportsCardiologyBC is supported by donations to VGH &
UBC Hospital Foundation. Your donations ensure that
our highly specialized program can continue to invest
in research, cardiovascular screening and public
education to improve the health of British
Columbians and athletes around the world.