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 part of a study focusing on young competitive athletes (aged 12-35) who may carry a cardiovascular disorder that can lead to sudden cardiac death. It’s a rare to find it but also leads to a tragic occurrence.
The purpose of the research is to get an understanding of the prevalence of these disorders in our local population (B.C.) as a study like this has never been conducted in Canada. Testing is non-invasive and takes 10 minutes per athlete. Those interested can register at bit.ly/1EmpGeN.
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