Safety at root of athlete screening study (SportsCardiologyBC Study)
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 [...]
UBC researcher aims to identify risk factors for recreational athletes pushing 40
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 [...]
Okanagan athletes tested for potentially deadly heart conditions
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 [...]
Upcoming SportsCardiologyBC Young Athlete Heart Health Testing Dates
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, [...]
SportsCardiologyBC Is Coming to Simon Fraser University!
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 [...]
Sports Cardiology Testing at SMUS, March 11
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 [...]