Sports Cardiology BC - Masters athlete heart screening study and seminar (Kelowna)
September 12 & 13, 2015 | Kelowna
Sports Cardiology BC: Masters athlete heart screening study & seminar
Sports Cardiology BC is seeking participants for a masters athlete heart screening survey in Kelowna, BC on September 12 and 13, 2015. The study will be followed by an educational seminar by Sports Cardiologist, Dr. James McKinney.
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.