Flaxseed: The true superfood?

By Swati Shetty, Every morning my parents make a hearty bowl of oatmeal and mix in their one and only miracle ingredient: flaxseed powder. According to nutrition experts, this seed is supposed to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood and promote a healthy cardiovascular system. However, does recent research support these claims and how [...]

By |2020-05-13T20:01:24+00:00June 7th, 2018|Article|Comments Off on Flaxseed: The true superfood?

Understanding Heart Attacks

By Emma Gerard, In Canada, 2.4 million adults over the age of 20 live with diagnosed heart disease.1 Among these adults, as well as the general population, there is a high incidence of heart attack, with men being two times more likely to suffer a heart attack than women.1 According to the Heart and Stroke [...]

By |2018-05-24T19:01:14+00:00May 24th, 2018|Article|Comments Off on Understanding Heart Attacks

Where are the Women? The Gap in Cardiovascular Disease Research

By Kenzie MacDonald Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women, currently accounting for approximately one-third of deaths in women globally1. Since 1984, the annual CVD mortality rate in women has exceeded that of men, highlighting the particularly lethal nature of CVD in women2. Despite unanimous support of these facts, in many [...]

By |2017-03-09T18:42:08+00:00March 9th, 2017|Article|Comments Off on Where are the Women? The Gap in Cardiovascular Disease Research

Background: Coronary Artery Calcification

By Andrew Golin, The largest artery in the body, the aorta, carries oxygenated blood to all parts of the body via the circulatory system. The coronary arteries branch off from the aorta and supply oxygenated blood to heart tissue. It is thus critically important that the coronary arteries remain healthy in order for the heart [...]

By |2017-02-06T21:29:12+00:00February 6th, 2017|Article|Comments Off on Background: Coronary Artery Calcification

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!

SportsCardiology BC (Younger Healthier Wealthier)

Dr Saul Isserow - Sports Cardiology BC Sports Cardiology BC Today is the opening of Sports Cardiology B.C. at the University of British Columbia Hospital. One prime motivation is the recommendation of The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that all young competitive athletes should be screened. This Research Clinic [...]

By |2016-11-22T00:08:21+00:00November 22nd, 2016|News|Comments Off on SportsCardiology BC (Younger Healthier Wealthier)

Dave Battison Sports Medicine Symposium

This symposium in Mount Washington Alpine Resort - Comox, B.C. - will feature a presentation from SportsCardiologyBC's own Barb Morrison. From the symposium's website:   "Welcome to the second annual Dave Battison Sports Medicine Symposium.  This year’s theme is the life long athlete. This symposium will include topics that are pertinent to active adult as [...]

By |2016-09-09T17:29:18+00:00October 1st, 2016|0 Comments

Upcoming SportsCardiologyBC Educational Events!

For those interested in learning more about sports medicine and cardiology, as well as the ongoing efforts in research and education by SportsCardiologyBC, here are some opportunities to attend our educational events. Please email admin@sportscardiologybc.org with any questions or inquiries.   Dave Battison Sports Medicine Symposiusm - October 1st/2nd Presenter: Barb Morrison Topic: "Sports Cardiology: The [...]

By |2016-09-26T20:09:41+00:00September 26th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Upcoming SportsCardiologyBC Educational Events!

Blood Pressure Monitoring: Accuracy is Important

By Paul Clerc, Knowing your correct blood pressure (BP) is important as increased resting BP is correlated with increased stroke risk, cardiac disease and kidney disease 1,2. High BP, typically considered to be >140/90, is often referred to as ‘silent’ since despite the severe outcomes that are associated with it, there are often few signs [...]

By |2016-07-29T21:46:53+00:00July 29th, 2016|Article|Comments Off on Blood Pressure Monitoring: Accuracy is Important
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