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John Sapp

ResearcherDepartment of MedicineDalhousie University

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John Sapp

Researcher

Department of Medicine

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
35 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Principal investigator on 3 research grants (3 CIHR), most recently in 2025.

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1,781

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Research

Cardiomyopathy Epidemiology Precision Medicine Prospective Cohort Ventricular Tachycardia Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy Cardiac Arrhythmia Cardiac Sciences

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
The Potent Complement Stimulus of Sanguineous Versus Crystalloid Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime during Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery · 2026

All 78 publications

Latest funding

Secondary Prevention of Ventricular Tachycardia in Patient with Cardiomyopathies (END-VT)
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$1,017,448
Mechanisms of Atrial and Ventricular Mechano-arrhythmogenesis in Ischemic Heart Disease
CIHR · 2023 · Co-investigator
$753,526
Mechanisms of Atrial and Ventricular Mechano-arrhythmogenesis in Ischemic Heart Disease
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$100,000

All 11 grants and awards

78 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

The Potent Complement Stimulus of Sanguineous Versus Crystalloid Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime during Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

Bierer JD, Stanzel R, Henderson M, Sapp J, Andreou P, Marshall JS, Horne D

World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery2026

DOI: 10.1177/21501351261418297 PMID: 41830633

Acceptability and effectiveness of training elementary and secondary students in gamified CPR and AED use in three Canadian provinces.

Allan KS, McCulloch H, Ruether K, Zotzman J, Blanchard IE, Janczyszyn M, Wong N, O'Neil E, Sapp J, Dhillon S

Resuscitation plus2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2026.101275 PMID: 41994210

The immunomodulatory effect of continuous ultrafiltration during pediatric cardiac surgery.

Bierer JD, Stanzel R, Henderson M, Sapp J, Andreou P, Marshall JS, Horne D

Perfusion2026

DOI: 10.1177/02676591251374252 PMID: 40888480

High-Exchange Ultrafiltration to Enhance Recovery After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: The ULTRA Randomized Controlled Trial.

Bierer JD, Stanzel R, Henderson M, Krmpotic K, Andreou P, Marshall JS, Sapp J, Horne D

The Annals of thoracic surgery2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.01.006 PMID: 41611197

Differential effects of dual antiplatelet and dual antithrombotic therapy on hemostasis in chronic coronary syndrome patients: the DEFINE CCS study

Haddad T, Elkhateeb O, Title L, Quraishi A, Kim WC, Hillani A, Grandy S, Heinze SS, Eichhorn F, Harquail H

Platelets2025

DOI: 10.1080/09537104.2025.2524624

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

Complement activation by the artificial surface of cardiopulmonary bypass is a persistent clinical problem.

Bierer JD, Stanzel R, Henderson M, El-Rabahi T, Sapp J, Andreou P, Marshall JS, Conrad D, Horne D

Scientific reports2025

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-11157-w PMID: 40730868

Relationship between time-varying achieved HbA1c and risk of coronary artery disease events among common haptoglobin phenotype groups with type 2 diabetes: the ADVANCE study.

Cahill LE, Warren RA, Lavallée SK, Levy AP, Carew AS, Sapp J, Samuel M, Selvin E, Poulter N, Marre M, Harrap S, Mancia G, Harris K, Chalmers J, Woodward M, Rimm E

BMJ open diabetes research & care2025

DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2024-004713 PMID: 40328645

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Cardiomyopathy Dear Professor Sapp, 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 "Secondary Prevention of Ventricular Tachycardia in Patient with Cardiomyopathies (END-VT)" (2025), 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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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]”

The Potent Complement Stimulus of Sanguineous Versus Crystalloid Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime during Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

Acceptability and effectiveness of training elementary and secondary students in gamified CPR and AED use in three Canadian provinces.

The immunomodulatory effect of continuous ultrafiltration during pediatric cardiac surgery.

High-Exchange Ultrafiltration to Enhance Recovery After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: The ULTRA Randomized Controlled Trial.

Differential effects of dual antiplatelet and dual antithrombotic therapy on hemostasis in chronic coronary syndrome patients: the DEFINE CCS study

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

Complement activation by the artificial surface of cardiopulmonary bypass is a persistent clinical problem.

Relationship between time-varying achieved HbA1c and risk of coronary artery disease events among common haptoglobin phenotype groups with type 2 diabetes: the ADVANCE study.

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