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Robert Sheldon

ResearcherMedicine/CardiologyUniversity of Calgary

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Robert Sheldon

Researcher

Medicine/Cardiology

Health Sciences

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
24 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 6 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 4 research grants (4 CIHR), most recently in 2021.

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344

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Research

Syncope Drug Therapy Fainting Norepinephrine Transporter Quality Of Life Vasovagal Syncope Aging Beta Blocker

Latest papers

Author Corrections to: “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive [Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, Issue 4, Pages 500-523, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.033]”
Canadian Journal of Cardiology · 2026
Erratum to Author Corrections to: “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive [Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, Issue 4 500-523, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.033]”
Canadian Journal of Cardiology · 2026
Indications, contraindications, and step-by-step methodology for performing carotid sinus massage in patients presenting with syncope : A scientific statement of an Ad Hoc Syncope Consortium endorsed by: the European Autonomic Society (EFAS), Gruppo Italiano Multidisciplinare Syncope (GIMSI) and European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS).
Clinical autonomic research : official journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society · 2026

All 63 publications

Latest funding

Understanding the Physiological Effects of Wearable Vagal Neuromodulation in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$857,565
Muticentre Assessment of Cardiovascular Hemodynamics and Autonomic Dysfunction with Long COVID
CIHR · 2021 · Co-investigator
$277,613
Randomized, Prospective, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study of Atomoxetine in the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope: The Seventh Prevention of Syncope Trial (POST7)
CIHR · 2021 · Nominated PI
$841,500

All 8 grants and awards

63 publications.

Author Corrections to: “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive [Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, Issue 4, Pages 500-523, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.033]”

Guerra PG, Simpson CS, Van Spall HGC, Asgar AW, Billia P, Cadrin-Tourigny J, Chakrabarti S, Cheung CC, Dore A, Fordyce CB

Canadian Journal of Cardiology2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2026.02.045

Erratum to Author Corrections to: “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive [Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, Issue 4 500-523, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.033]”

Co-chairs:, Guerra PG, Simpson CS, Van Spall HGC, Panel: W, Asgar AW, Billia P, Cadrin-Tourigny J, Chakrabarti S, Cheung CC

Canadian Journal of Cardiology2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2026.07.005

Indications, contraindications, and step-by-step methodology for performing carotid sinus massage in patients presenting with syncope : A scientific statement of an Ad Hoc Syncope Consortium endorsed by: the European Autonomic Society (EFAS), Gruppo Italiano Multidisciplinare Syncope (GIMSI) and European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS).

de Lange FJ, Brignole M, Benditt DG, Dani M, Deharo JC, Fanciulli A, Fedorowski A, Groppelli A, Hamdan MH, Hamrefors V, de Jong JSY, Kenny RA, Kulakowski P, Moya A, Maggi R, Morillo CA, Olshansky B, Raj SR, Rice C, Rivasi G, van Rossum I, Russo V, Sheldon R, Shen WK, Sutton R, Thijs R, Taraborrelli P, Tomaino M, Ungar A, van Zanten S

Clinical autonomic research : official journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society2026

DOI: 10.1007/s10286-026-01218-z PMID: 42204029

SalT supplementation in Older adults with Orthostatic intolerance Disorders (STOOD) trial: a study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Reddin C, Smyth A, McDermott S, McDermott C, Mannion E, Davies N, Iglesias AA, Sheldon R, Canavan M, Kenny RA, O'Donnell M

Pilot and feasibility studies2026

DOI: 10.1186/s40814-026-01885-9 PMID: 42464391

Physician Perspectives on the Initial Diagnostic Strategy of Syncope in Older Patients Without Diagnostic Clues.

Happ S, Raj SR, Chew D, Sheldon R

Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1111/anec.70155 PMID: 41614589

Tilt testing or implantable cardiac monitoring in the diagnosis of unexplained syncope.

Rabajoli A, Chew D, Szaszkiewicz J, Raj S, Cua M, Morillo C, Sheldon R

Internal and emergency medicine2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s11739-025-04128-6 PMID: 41028594

Closed Loop Stimulation Pacing for the Prevention of Syncope in Patients With Bifascicular Block: A Proof of Principle Analysis.

Judgey A, Angihan J, Hamzeh R, Raj S, Morillo C, Sheldon R

The Canadian journal of cardiology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2026.07.374 PMID: 42556509

Author Corrections to “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive” [Can J Cardiol 40 (2024):500-523]

Co-chairs:, Guerra PG, Simpson CS, Van Spall HGC, Panel: W, Asgar AW, Billia P, Cadrin-Tourigny J, Chakrabarti S, Cheung CC

Canadian Journal of Cardiology2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2024.07.032

Clinical variables do not predict syncope in pacemaker patients with bifascicular block: a SPRITELY substudy.

Szaszkiewicz J, Sheldon R, Raj S, Rabajoli A

Clinical autonomic research : official journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society2025

DOI: 10.1007/s10286-025-01138-4 PMID: 40461610

A Community-Based Trial of Commercially Available Compression Tights in Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

Bourne KM, Karalasingham K, Siddiqui T, Patel A, Exner D, Sheldon R, Raj SR

JACC. Clinical electrophysiology2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2024.09.033 PMID: 39614865

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Syncope Dear Professor Sheldon, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Author Corrections to: “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive [Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, Issue 4, Pages 500-523, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.033]”" (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Randomized, Prospective, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study of Atomoxetine in the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope: The Seventh Prevention of Syncope Trial (POST7)" (2021), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Robert Sheldon

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Author Corrections to: “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive [Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, Issue 4, Pages 500-523, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.033]”

Erratum to Author Corrections to: “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive [Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, Issue 4 500-523, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.033]”

SalT supplementation in Older adults with Orthostatic intolerance Disorders (STOOD) trial: a study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Physician Perspectives on the Initial Diagnostic Strategy of Syncope in Older Patients Without Diagnostic Clues.

Tilt testing or implantable cardiac monitoring in the diagnosis of unexplained syncope.

Closed Loop Stimulation Pacing for the Prevention of Syncope in Patients With Bifascicular Block: A Proof of Principle Analysis.

Author Corrections to “Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2023 Guidelines on the Fitness to Drive” [Can J Cardiol 40 (2024):500-523]

Clinical variables do not predict syncope in pacemaker patients with bifascicular block: a SPRITELY substudy.

A Community-Based Trial of Commercially Available Compression Tights in Patients With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

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