Why the Vancouver Canucks — and non-pro athletes like you — need to be careful about heart health post-COVID

“Pains in the chest, increased breathing problems, a marked decrease in performance, unexplained fast heart rates, fainting or near fainting,” said James McKinney a sports cardiologist with SportsCardiologyBC. “If you have those type of symptoms, you need to say ‘something’s wrong here’ and let your coach know, or if you’re a weekend warrior, see your [...]

By |2021-11-15T23:59:04+00:00April 14th, 2021|News|Comments Off on Why the Vancouver Canucks — and non-pro athletes like you — need to be careful about heart health post-COVID

Nearly 100 Saanich firefighters join heart health study for first responders

Saanich firefighters chose to show heart health some love and took part in a sports cardio study this month. During the week of June 8, a research team from SportsCardiologyBC spent five days working with and screening members of the Saanich Fire Department, said Assistant Deputy Chief Rob Heppell. The researchers are working their way [...]

By |2020-08-23T22:07:56+00:00August 23rd, 2020|News|Comments Off on Nearly 100 Saanich firefighters join heart health study for first responders

Dr. Saul Isserow awarded a 2019-2020 UBC Killam Teaching Prize

The SCBC team is excited to announce that Dr. Saul Isserow has been awarded a UBC Killam Teaching Prize! This prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. We feel very honoured to be able to work with and learn from Dr. Isserow. Read more [...]

By |2021-11-23T21:30:25+00:00March 23rd, 2020|News|Comments Off on Dr. Saul Isserow awarded a 2019-2020 UBC Killam Teaching Prize

SportsCardiologyBC – A Year in Review

Dr. Saul Isserow, Head, Sports Cardiology BC SportsCardiologyBC A Year in Review Athletes and physically active individuals are not immune to the risks of cardiac disease. Although, regular habitual exercise has numerous health benefits, vigorous exercise can result in an increased risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death. In [...]

By |2020-07-07T09:20:59+00:00January 7th, 2020|News|Comments Off on SportsCardiologyBC – A Year in Review

What is the best time to workout vigorously?

Our current time of day study is focusing on the safest time of day to exercise based on arrhythmia during exercise. https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/when-is-the-best-time-to-exercise-vigorously-lets-find-out

By |2019-02-12T00:35:33+00:00February 12th, 2019|News|Comments Off on What is the best time to workout vigorously?

Dr. Taunton Inducted to Richmond Sports Wall of Fame

The team at SportsCardiologyBC is incredibly excited to announce that Dr. Jack Taunton has been inducted in to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame. He is incredibly deserving of this high achievement. We are very proud and honoured to have him on our team. Congratulations Dr. Taunton! http://www.richmondsentinel.ca/Lateststories/4289/richmond-sports-wall-of-fame-introduces-class-of-2018

By |2018-09-17T21:27:32+00:00September 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Dr. Taunton Inducted to Richmond Sports Wall of Fame

SCBC Research – MASS

Our newest article titled "Assessment of cardiovascular risk and preparticipation screening protocols in master athletes: the Master Athlete Screening Study (MASS): a cross-sectional study" has been published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine!   https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000370

By |2018-08-15T22:00:05+00:00August 15th, 2018|Article, News|Comments Off on SCBC Research – MASS

SCBC Research – “HRE Study”- NOW RECRUITING!

In healthy individuals, systolic blood pressure (BP) increases in a stepwise manner with increasing exercise intensity. The increased systolic BP during exercise is largely due to increased cardiac output, which is generated to meet the increased demand for oxygenated blood in active muscular beds. However, some individuals present with abnormally exaggerated rise in systolic BP [...]

By |2017-12-04T20:12:17+00:00December 4th, 2017|News|Comments Off on SCBC Research – “HRE Study”- NOW RECRUITING!

SportsCardiologyBC Physician Engagement Initiative!

Spearheaded by Medical Lead Dr. Saul Isserow, SportsCardiologyBC built a successful proposal to undertake a physician engagement initiative at UBC Hospital aimed at improving collaboration between physicians from the spread out Vancouver sites of UBC, St. Paul's, Women and Children's, VGH and GF Strong. The program will include 'spin' cycling classes twice/week within the SCBC's [...]

By |2017-06-20T23:57:31+00:00June 20th, 2017|News|Comments Off on SportsCardiologyBC Physician Engagement Initiative!
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