John Sapp

John Sapp is a Professor in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. He also holds an appointment in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. His clinical and research work is centered at the QEII Health Sciences Centre – Halifax Infirmary Site, where he contributes to advanced cardiac care and research initiatives.

Dr. Sapp served as Interim Division Head/Chief of the Division of Cardiology from December 2016 to September 2017, demonstrating leadership within the department.

• Institution: Dalhousie University
• School: Faculty of Medicine
• Department: Department of Medicine
• Division: Division of Cardiology
• Secondary Department: Department of Physiology and Biophysics

Dr. Sapp’s research is focused on the investigation and management of ventricular tachycardia. His work includes pioneering studies on intramyocardial needle ablation for treatment-refractory cases, evaluating the role of catheter ablation in ischemic ventricular tachycardia, advancing body surface mapping techniques to derive inverse solutions with improved accuracy, and developing methods for rapid mapping of ventricular tachycardia circuits. These efforts contribute significantly to the field of cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatment.

Although no specific publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory emphasizes innovative interventional and diagnostic techniques in complex arrhythmia management, particularly in challenging clinical scenarios involving structural heart disease.

Dr. Sapp has held administrative leadership as Interim Division Head, reflecting his role in guiding clinical and academic operations within cardiology. While no information is available about funded grants or student supervision, his position as a full Professor and active researcher suggests involvement in mentoring and research training. He is affiliated with the QEII Health Sciences Centre, a major academic health network in Atlantic Canada, where his work impacts both patient care and medical advancement.