Fortius Partners With Firefighters in New Health Program
Burnaby firefighters are about to get a helping hand when it comes to their physical fitness and health, thanks to the folks at the new Fortius health centre. The local fire department, the City of [...]
Heart attacks most common cause of sudden cardiac death in middle aged men
In a heart attack, blood supply is blocked. When the heart suddenly stops functioning because of abnormal rhythms, it is called cardiac arrest. Cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly a third of all deaths in Canada, [...]
Study aims to predict “fatal Black Swan Event” in young athletes
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have begun the first Canadian study of its kind into the sudden deaths of young, healthy athletes. Dr. Saul Isserow, UBC lead researcher and cardiologist, said the goal [...]
Doctors care about athlete hearts at Sports Cardiology BC
Sports Cardiology BC is a new organization concerned with the heart health of athletes. The group aims to help athletes stay safe while participating in competitive and recreational sport. They held their first public education [...]
UBC researchers to study cardiac abnormalities in athletes – SCBC Study
Exercise helps protect against cardiovascular disease and many other illnesses, but is too much of a good thing risky, and even potentially lethal? Researchers at the University of B.C. will conduct the first study of [...]