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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
Master Athlete Cardiovascular Measurement Explanation Sheet
Master Athlete Study Participants Yr4 - Masters Athlete Cardiovascular Measurement Explanation Sheet