Cardiovascular disease study looking for volunteers in Kelowna

SportsCardiologyBC will be in Kelowna on September 12th and 13th to conduct research about the risk of cardiovascular disease in athletes. Barb Morrison, Research and Project Coordinator, explained the purpose of the research is to identify if screening athletes is an effective way of detecting cardiovascular disease and preventing cardiac arrest and death during sports.  [...]

By |2020-05-13T20:01:24+00:00September 4th, 2015|News|Comments Off on Cardiovascular disease study looking for volunteers in Kelowna

Sport Cardiology BC Brings Research Study For Masters Athletes To Kelowna And Victoria

For the original article click here: BC Golf Sports Cardiology BC is coming to Kelowna September 12th and 13th and Victoria on October 3rd and 4th to conduct Masters Athlete Heart Health Testing on “Masters” athletes aged 35 years and over for this important study. Many people will know the name Dr. Jack Taunton, who is an [...]

By |2020-05-13T20:01:24+00:00August 13th, 2015|News|Comments Off on Sport Cardiology BC Brings Research Study For Masters Athletes To Kelowna And Victoria

Okanagan athletes tested for potentially deadly heart conditions

KELOWNA – It’s the first study of its kind in the country and this week it’s taking place in the Okanagan. Thousands of young competitive athletes are being tested for cardiovascular disease. Researchers say heart conditions in athletes can appear out of nowhere with no prior symptoms. “Often genetic disorders are symptom-free so young, seemingly [...]

By |2015-03-26T17:54:52+00:00March 26th, 2015|News|Comments Off on Okanagan athletes tested for potentially deadly heart conditions
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