Sport Cardiology BC Brings Research Study For Masters Athletes To Kelowna And Victoria
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 eminent sport medicine physician in BC, co-founder of SportMedBC, Chief Medical Officer for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics along with a number of other accolades and experiences, including working with many national teams.
Dr. Tauton recently co-founded a new organization called “Sport Cardiology BC” with cardiologist Dr. Saul Isserow. Their mandate is to prevent sudden death in young and Masters athletes.
They also recently received “UBC Ethics Approval for Screening 2000 Masters - a first in Canada to reduce and prevent sudden death and cardiac arrests in Canada”.
Testing is quick, easy, and non-invasive. They believe this is paramount to create their own database in British Columbia Masters Athletes in order to gain a better understanding for appropriate and safe participation in sport.
This is for both recreational and performance athletes over 35 years. SportMedBC is looking for candidates who might be appropriate to include in this study.
The Sport Cardiology group will be travelling around the province to conduct testing, but hope for a critical mass of about 75 candidates in each test area. The groups of athletes being tested will come from a variety of sports, including golf.
Cardiovascular Screening and Risk Assessment in the Masters Athlete:
Purpose: We will evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (i.e. coronary artery disease, valvular disease) and risk factors (i.e. hypertension, dyslipidemia) and the best screening method for detecting these in Canadian masters athletes (recreational and high performance) in order to prevent adverse cardiac events and sudden cardiac death in sport.
We will also determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the masters athlete and its association with the intensity of sport and volume of lifetime physical activity. This is paramount to create our own database in British Columbia Masters Athletes in order to gain a better understanding for appropriate and safe participation in sport.
For Kelowna Registration:
Register Online:
September 12th (9am-5pm)
===>To Register click HERE and then choose September 12th in the calendar and your preferred time
September 13th (9am-4pm)
===>To Register Click HERE and then choose September 13th in the calendar and your preferred time
Education Event, Sunday September 13th 5-6pm at Pinnacle Physiotherapy
We will also be hosting an education event on Sunday September 13th from 5-6pm. Sports Cardiologist, Dr. James McKinney will be discussing the effects of physical activity in Masters Athletes. This will include the positive impact of regular exercise as well as the potential negative effects of excessive exercise. Please come out for this event where the newest information on exercise in Masters Athletes will be presented. Register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heart-health-in-masters-athletes-tickets-18029445557
Brief Information about the study: You are eligible to participate if you are 35 years of age or older and are physically active or participate in sports (recreationally or competitively) at least 3 times per week.
The initial screen includes a questionnaire, a resting 12-lead ECG and a cardiovascular physical examination (heart sounds). This will take 20 minutes of your time.
Who: Athletes (male and female) over 35 years old and are involved in informal recreational sports at a moderate to vigorous intensity level at least 3 times per week or participate in competitive sports (participate in organized team or individual sport that requires training and regular competition against others and places a high premium on athletic performance).
Why: When a seemingly healthy athlete collapses while participating in physical activity or sport, it is a tragic event. Through this research Sports Cardiology BC aims to evaluate the cardiovascular risk and the best screening method for detecting cardiovascular disease in British Columbia masters athletes in order to prevent adverse cardiac events and sudden cardiac death in sport. We will also determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the masters athlete and its association with the intensity of sport and volume of lifetime physical activity.
When: September 12th (9am-5pm) and September 13th (9am-4pm)
Where: Pinnacle Physio in the Capitol News Centre (4105 Gordan Drive, Kelowna, BC)
What: (further information is included in the consent form, attached): The initial screen includes a questionnaire, a resting 12-lead ECG, and a cardiovascular physical examination (physician listens to your heart sounds and reviews cardiovascular history). This will take 30 minutes of your time (register for your screening below).
Prior to the initial screen you will be required to complete a lipid blood profile. If you have not completed a recent blood lipid profile (within one year of the screen), please consult with your physician to acquire a laboratory requisition (i.e. lipid profile and fasting blood sugar) and complete prior to your screening session. If this is not possible or not complete on the day of screening you may acquire a requisition from the research team.
If the initial screen is positive you will be contacted by the research team to undergo an exercise stress test and/or further diagnostic testing and will be conducted at the University of British Columbia Hospital, or one of its satellite locations.
Each subsequent year (for 5 years) you will be asked to complete a follow up questionnaire, similar to the initial heart health questionnaire, redo your blood lipid profile, and have the resting ECG re-administered (at UBC Hospital, Fortius Health and Sport, or your training facility).
Potential benefits from participating in this study include diagnosis of an underlying cardiovascular disease that can cause significant harm.
Participants will receive a cardiovascular risk profile of their results.
Participant Information and Consent Form (participant).pdf
Screening in Masters Athletes Letter of invitation - Golf BC.pdf
For Victoria Registration:
Register Online:
Saturday October 3rd (9am-5pm)
===> To Register Click HERE and then choose October 3rd in the calendar and your preferred time
Sunday October 4th (9am-4pm)
===> To Register Click HERE and then choose October 4th in the calendar and your preferred time
Education Event, Sunday October 4th at Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence
We will also be hosting an education event on Sunday October 4th from 5-6pm. Sports Cardiologist, Dr. James McKinney will be discussing the effects of physical activity in Masters Athletes. This will include the positive impact of regular exercise as well as the potential negative effects of excessive exercise. Please come out for this event where the newest information on exercise in Masters Athletes will be presented. Register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heart-health-in-masters-athletes-tickets-18076987757
Here are a couple of links featuring the study: You tube, Richmond Review, news 1130, Global News
Brief Information about the study: You are eligible to participate if you are 35 years of age or older and are physically active or participate in sports (recreationally or competitively) at least 3 times per week.
The initial screen includes a questionnaire, a resting 12-lead ECG and a cardiovascular physical examination (heart sounds). This will take 20 minutes of your time.
Who: Athletes (male and female) over 35 years old and are involved in informal recreational sports at a moderate to vigorous intensity level at least 3 times per week or participate in competitive sports (participate in organized team or individual sport that requires training and regular competition against others and places a high premium on athletic performance).
Why: When a seemingly healthy athlete collapses while participating in physical activity or sport, it is a tragic event. Through this research Sports Cardiology BC aims to evaluate the cardiovascular risk and the best screening method for detecting cardiovascular disease in British Columbia masters athletes in order to prevent adverse cardiac events and sudden cardiac death in sport. We will also determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the masters athlete and its association with the intensity of sport and volume of lifetime physical activity.
When: Saturday October 3rd (9am-5pm) and Sunday October 4th (9am-4pm)
Where: Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence (PISE), 4371 Interurban Road, Victoria, BC
What: (further information is included in the consent form, attached): The initial screen includes a questionnaire, a resting 12-lead ECG, and a cardiovascular physical examination (physician listens to your heart sounds and reviews cardiovascular history). This will take 30 minutes of your time (register for your screening below).
Prior to the initial screen you will be required to complete a lipid blood profile. If you have not completed a recent blood lipid profile (within one year of the screen), please consult with your physician to acquire a laboratory requisition (i.e. lipid profile and fasting blood sugar) and complete prior to your screening session. If this is not possible or not complete on the day of screening you may acquire a requisition from the research team.
If the initial screen is positive you will be contacted by the research team to undergo an exercise stress test and/or further diagnostic testing and will be conducted at the University of British Columbia Hospital, or one of its satellite locations.
Each subsequent year (for 5 years) you will be asked to complete a follow up questionnaire, similar to the initial heart health questionnaire, redo your blood lipid profile, and have the resting ECG re-administered (at UBC Hospital, Fortius Health and Sport, or your training facility).
Potential benefits from participating in this study include diagnosis of an underlying cardiovascular disease that can cause significant harm.
Participants will receive a cardiovascular risk profile of their results.
Participant Information and Consent Form (participant).pdf
Screening in Masters Athletes Letter of invitation - Golf BC.pdf
For more information please contact:
Barb Morrison (MSc Candidate, BHK, ACSM - CES)
Research and Project Coordinator, Sports Cardiology BC Clinic
Cell: 604-719-2825
Fax: 604-822-7625
Work: 604-822-1751
bmorrison@sportscardiologybc.org
www.sportscardiologybc.org