Understanding Women’s Heart Health Heart disease remains a leading health concern for women, yet it is often misunderstood or underrecognized. During the Heart to Heart: Ask the Experts panel discussion,
Dear HiROs, We are delighted to announce registration is now open for the 10th Annual HiRO Symposium, taking place at the Hyatt Regency hotel May 28th-30th in Vancouver, BC! The
Community Cardiac Education Series — Join UBC Cardiology on May 30, 2026! The UBC Division of Cardiology is excited to host the Community Cardiac Education Series, a free public event
The UBC Division of Cardiology is proud to highlight the strong participation of our faculty at the upcoming 2026 Canadian Society of Echocardiography (CSE) Echo Weekend in Vancouver. This year’s
The UBC Division of Cardiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matthew Bennett as our UBC Department of Medicine new Planetary Health Lead, effective January 1, 2026, for
WRC 2026 Event Poster Hi everyone! Did you know that heart disease is a leading cause of death among women in Canada, and that they are nearly five times more
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Dr. Lynn Straatman, on November 28, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with
Enhancing Clinical Teaching: Top 10 Evidence-Informed Strategies for Faculty On October 16th, the UBC Division of Cardiology hosted an Educational Grand Rounds session led by Dr. Parvathy Nair and Dr.
All it takes is a few minutes to potentially save a life. Raise Awareness and Advance our Mission to Improve Women’s Heart and Brain Health, We wanted to share the
For decades, heart disease has been mistakenly seen as a predominantly male issue. However, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for women, accounting in Canada for more
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in young athletes during sports and exercise in the U.S. Although emergency plans and access to defibrillators (AEDs) have improved,
May 2025 The UBC Division of Cardiology Education Office is pleased to share exciting updates about our Subspecialty Fellowship Programs. New Accreditation Achievement As of September 2024, our Adult Congenital Heart Disease
March 24 is Lipoprotein(a) Awareness Day! Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) (pronounced L-P-little-a), is a common, genetic, and independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Despite affecting nearly 1 in 5
We are thrilled to announce our bi-annual gathering of female members of the UBC Division of Cardiology’s a celebration of excellence in research, education, and patient care. This month we
UBC Cardiology Launches Inaugural Think Tank to Address Disparities in Indigenous Cardiovascular Care On January 24, members of the UBC Division of Cardiology, partners, and Indigenous patient representatives came together