Purpose: We will evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (i.e. coronary artery disease, valvular disease) and risk factors (i.e. hypertension, dyslipidemia) and the best screening method for detecting these in Canadian masters athletes (recreational and high performance) in order to prevent adverse cardiac events and sudden cardiac death in sport. We will also determine the prevalence [...]
Come join Sports Cardiology B.C. for our upcoming free education event at Fortius Sport and Health – 3713 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby B.C. Topics will include: Common sports injuries, the risk-benefit paradox in ultra-endurance athletes, preliminary findings from SCBC's young competitive athlete screening study and a discussion of exciting future projects for the program. Our expert speakers [...]
Is there such a thing as too much exercise? It’s a question a University of B.C. grad student is exploring with the assistance of renowned sports doctors Jack Taunton and Saul Isserow. Taunton, a former Richmond resident, is supervising the study by Barb Morrison, research and project coordinator at the new Sports Cardiology BC Clinic [...]
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – If you’re at risk of heart problems, you’d probably want to find out about them before tackling some kind of vigorous race, right? A grad student at UBC is hoping to save lives by screening thousands of athletes. This comes just over a week after a giant in the local financial sector [...]
KELOWNA – It’s the first study of its kind in the country and this week it’s taking place in the Okanagan. Thousands of young competitive athletes are being tested for cardiovascular disease. Researchers say heart conditions in athletes can appear out of nowhere with no prior symptoms. “Often genetic disorders are symptom-free so young, seemingly [...]
Where: Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus - Lorne Davies Gym Complex Classroom A (beside physiotherapy clinic) When: Wednesday, March 18th from 10am-6pm Register: SFU Testing Where: Trinity Western University - David E. Enarson Gymnasium, Room 203 When: Friday, March 20th from 9am-6pm Register: TWU Testing Where: University of British Columbia Okanagan - Gym [...]
The testing in non-invasive and takes 10 minutes/athlete and consists of a heart health questionnaire (can be completed beforehand) and resting 12-lead ECG. If the testing yields any potentially abnormal results (rare) we promptly organize for follow-up testing with an expert Sports Cardiologist (an appointment like this usually requires a 6-12 month wait). A research [...]
SportsCardiologyBC out of the University of B.C. Hospital is conducting testing as part of its research at St. Michaels University School (SMUS) on Wednesday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The research is part of a study focusing on young competitive athletes (aged 12-35) who may carry a cardiovascular disorder that can lead [...]
A research team from Sports Cardiology B.C. will be coming to St. Michaels University School (SMUS) on Wednesday, March 11th from 10am-6pm to conduct testing. The testing in non-invasive and takes 10 minutes/athlete and consists of a heart health questionnaire (can be completed beforehand) and resting 12-lead ECG. If the testing yields any potentially abnormal [...]
This past weekend, our program hosted a weekend of testing young athletes for cardiovascular disorder, followed by an educational event lead by Medical Lead Dr. Saul Isserow. With over 130 athletes, coaches, parents, health professionals, and others in attendance, this weekend was deemed a big success for the program. Sports Cardiology is a growing sub-specialty [...]