Benny Lau
Focused Update of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiplatelet Therapy
The 2023 CCS/CAIC Focused Update of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiplatelet Therapy has just been published, and several of the UBC division members were key authors in this update, including Dr. John Mancini, Dr. Graham Wong and Dr. Ricky Turgeon. This is the link to the guidelines: https://onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(23)01841-X/fulltext
New clinic improves access to specialized heart surgery
A first in the province, the Surgical Mitral and Tricuspid Valve (MTV) clinic will offer patients an expedited pathway to receive specialized valve surgeries. A damaged valve can interfere with the proper direction of blood flow, making the heart work harder to send blood throughout the body. At the clinic, surgeons will focus on valve
Dr. Lynn Straatman and Dr. Jason Andrade wins UBC Faculty Awards
Each year, the UBC Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty for their excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service. This year, two of the award recipients are from the UBC Division of Cardiology. Dr. Lynn Straatman received the Clinical Faculty Award for excellence in advancing equity, diversity and inclusiveness, while Dr. Jason Andrade received
Members of UBC Cardiology Wins Teaching Awards
A number of UBC Cardiology members have received teaching awards this year for their excellence in clinical teaching. This certainly highlights the emphasis on education and the outstanding teachers we have in the division. Congratulations to all! Dr. Saul Isserow received the UBC Killam Teaching Prize. Dr. Krishnan Ramanathan received the SPH Howard B
UBC Cardiology committed to ensuring optimal cardiac care during the COVID-19 pandemic
The division of Cardiology at UBC has been active in contributing to the fight against COVID-19, and ensuring optimal patient care during this pandemic. Dr. Andrew Krahn is leading a national CCS COVID-19 Rapid Response Team to provide up-to-date information and advice to cardiac care providers across the country. Other UBC Cardiology members involved include
Dr. Andrew Krahn in the news
Dr. Andrew Krahn, head of UBC Cardiology and president of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, talks to the media on how cardiac care in Canada is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and on the importance of seeking medical attention for anyone with signs of heart attack or stroke during the pandemic. Links to the articles: National