Death of Alan Thicke raises questions about health risks for older hockey players (interview with Dr. Isserow)

WATCH: The news that Alan Thicke died while playing hockey with his son has raised questions about older men playing intense sports. Linda Aylesworth reports on what can be done to reduce the risk. The news that actor Alan Thickedied while playing hockey at the age of 69 has undoubtedly sent a chill through the [...]

By |2016-12-15T18:25:01+00:00December 15th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Death of Alan Thicke raises questions about health risks for older hockey players (interview with Dr. Isserow)

UBC Hospital Cardiovascular Centre of Excellence Opened!

After 18 months of planning and construction, the UBC Hospital Cardiovascular Centre of Excellence is now open. Home to SportsCardiologyBC, Diagnostic Cardiology, SaveBC, the Jack and Elly Senior Cardiac Clinic and Neuro-Cardiology, the centre will contain state-of-the art research labs with expert clinicians and investigators working collaboratively to advance scientific knowledge in cardiology and sport [...]

By |2016-12-13T00:08:52+00:00December 13th, 2016|News|Comments Off on UBC Hospital Cardiovascular Centre of Excellence Opened!
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