2026 Canadian Society of Echocardiography Echo Weekend
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
Dr. Matthew Bennett Appointed Planetary Health Lead, UBC Department of Medicine
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
WEAR RED CANADA – HEART TO HEART: ASK THE EXPERTS
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
In Memoriam – Dr. Lynn Straatman
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
Educational Grand Rounds
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.
Heart & Stroke’s Risk Screen
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
Heart Disease in Women: Moving Beyond a “Man’s Disease”
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
Survival Rates Improve for Young Athletes After Cardiac Arrest: Findings from a New Observational Study
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,
Fellowship Program Announcements
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
Elevated Lp(a): A Hidden Heart Risk Factor You Need to Know About
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
Women in Cardiology
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
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