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EXCELLENCE IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE THROUGH
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP

The UBC Divisions of Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery are internationally recognized for our comprehensive range of tertiary and quaternary cardiovascular services and programs, delivered at several sites in British Columbia, including world-renowned St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia Hospital, and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital.

ABOUT US

Click here to read about Our world-renowned cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who work closely with resident doctors, allied health professionals, and researchers to provide exemplary general and specialized cardiac care to patients across the province.

FOR PATIENTS

Click here for information on how to prepare for your appointment and cardiac tests, our locations and contact information, our current clinical trials, and information on your specific test or condition.

FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Click here for the Regional Cardiology Referral Form for all our cardiologists and general and specialty clinics, referral forms for our diagnostic investigations, and information on our specialty clinics. Also click here for information about our research and training programs.

Dr. Christina Luong in front of computer screens AI Echo Core Lab

CARDIOLOGY RESEARCH

UBC Cardiac Sciences Research is proud of its interdisciplinary, innovative, transformational, and translational cardiac research that makes a difference in the health outcomes and quality of life of individuals affected by cardiovascular disease.

OUR MISSION

The UBC Division of Cardiology continually seeks to improve Cardiovascular Health by

  • providing exceptional, innovative, and culturally safe patient centered care,
  • advancing research and innovation,
  • educating our future leaders and the population,
  • proactively advancing equity, diversity, inclusivity and a healthy workplace, and
  • advocating on issues critical to cardiovascular health to increase our global impact.

OUR VALUES

As a Division we:

  • Exhibit humility and integrity in all our interactions
  • Strive for excellence
  • Work collaboratively
  • Demonstrate respect and compassion always
  • Uphold equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Ensure academic freedom
  • Are accountable to our patients, ourselves, and each other

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN


Learn more about The UBC Division of Cardiology Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Division of Cardiology Strategic Plan

WHAT'S NEW

UBC Cardio Newsletter Issue 5

Click here for previous newsletters.

Celebrating John A. Cairns on his appointment to the Order of Canada. In addition to major international contributions to cardiology, notably demonstrating the benefits of aspirin for patients with unstable angina, John has been a support and mentor to many. @CardioUBC @UBCDoM

Here the link to our study examining the effect of first-line ablation vs AAD on AF progression.

Thanks to @AHAScience for welcoming me back to present the results, and to @NEJM for the simultaneous publication.

@CCI_CIC @UBCDoM @CHRS_SCR @SCC_CCS

📢 Join our next Journal Club!🩺 Dr. Jeff Wong presents the BPROAD Trial: Intensive Blood-Pressure Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
🗓️ Thursday, Nov 28
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
#Cardiology #UBC

Aficamten and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Performance
A Substudy of the SEQUOIA-HCM Randomized Clinical Trial

Aficamten treatment improves several exercise performance measures in patients with obstructive HCM

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2823098?guestAccessKey=4a51e028-b0ba-440c-ba09-c1d8961d9541&utm_source=linkedin_company&utm_medium=social_jamacard&utm_term=15233680292&utm_campaign=article_alert&linkId=664836462

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DONATIONS

Donations to the Hospital Foundations for Cardiac Care

Your donation and support enable us to provide optimal care to every adult British Columbian as well as drive innovation and new treatment strategies to positively impact the health and well-being of our community.