Interactive Programme & Timetable
Explore plenary sessions, keynote lectures, parallel sub-specialty symposia, and masterclasses across all conference halls.
DELEGATE REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION
Registration for the Scientific Conference, collection of conference bags, name badges, and conference programme packs.
PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS - DAY 1 & 2
Hands-on clinical simulation and certification masterclasses: • Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification. • Hands-on Echocardiography & Doppler Masterclass. • Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional Simulation Training. • Paediatric Echocardiography & Congenital Diagnostics Workshop.
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 2A: ADULT CARDIOLOGY 3: Hypertension
Oral Presentations: • AC037: Baseline Characteristics, Treatment Patterns and Control in Multi-State HTN Study - Michael U. Ochem • AC040: Capacity Building in Non-Physician Healthcare Workers for Primary Care HTN Management (HTN 2.0) - Chidubem Okoli • AC050: Lifestyle Modification Adherence in Tertiary Hypertension Clinics - Anuoluwapo Olarenwaju • AC098: Risk-Care Discordance in Hypertension Management in an Urbanizing African Mega-City - Timilehin B.T. • AC064: Unique Female CV Risk Factors among Non-Elderly Hypertensives in JUTH - Akanmu C. • AC070: Orthostatic Blood Pressure Changes in Adults with Diabetes in Cameroon - Clovis Nkoke • AC094: Feasibility of Generative AI Adoption in Hypertension Self-Care in LMICs - Isiguzo G.C.
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 2A: PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY POSTERS
Poster Presentations: • PD002: Giant Ascending Aortic Aneurysm in a 12-Year-Old Female - Soyele N.E. • PD006: Diagnostic Limitations of Eyeballing EF in Rheumatic Heart Disease - Nwaneli Ezinne • PD009: Rescue Levosimendan in Paediatric Heart Failure & Postop Dysfunction - Cyprian C. Umeoguaju • PD010: Flecainide Exposure Triggering VT in Adolescent with Addison's Disease - Cyprian Umeoguaju • PD007: Congenital Heart Diseases in Infants with Omphalocele: 10-Year Review - Bamigboye-Taiwo O.T. • PD003: Kartagener Syndrome in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report - Bakare A.S.
PARALLEL SESSION 2A: VALVULAR HEART DISEASE INTERVENTIONS
Clinical Presentations & Discussion: • 08H05: Rates and Outcomes of Rheumatic Valve Disease Requiring Surgery in Nigeria - Prof. Bode Falase (bodefalase@gmail.com) • 08H30: TAVR & PTMC: Early Experience and a Way Forward in Nigeria - Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi (Euracare) • 08H50: Discussion: Timely Valvular Interventions in Nigeria - Dr. Obinnaya Emerole & Dr. Wole Kushimo
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 2A: ALLIED PROFESSIONALS & GENERAL PRACTICE
Oral Presentations: • AP007: Body Composition Profile and Correlates Among Adults at UCH Ibadan - Oladimeji Adebayo • AP005: Lifestyle Counselling and Adherence to Recommendations in Hypertensives - Mayode Jayeola
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 4: ADULT CARDIOLOGY ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Oral Abstract Presentations: • AC004: Advanced Cardiac MRI at Nizamiye Hospital: Case Series in Challenging Diagnoses - Mohamed Abu Nada • AC010: Insecurity as a Barrier to Advanced Cardiovascular Care in Southern Nigeria - Tolulope Taiwo Shogade • AC022: COVID-19 & Cardiac Arrhythmias: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses - Onyinyechukwu G. Odimegwu • AC031: Clinical Epidemiology of AF in Nigeria: Ibadan AF Registry - Okechukwu Samuel Ogah • AC045: Research Priorities & Barriers for Lipidology in Nigeria: Delphi Survey - Ayoola Yekeen Ayodele • AC057: Underutilization of Statins among High-Risk CV Patients in Nigeria - Olumide Akinniyi Akinyele • AC069: Risk Factors for Sudden Cardiac Death in Predialysis CKD Patients - Odanye Augustine Leke
PARALLEL SESSION 4: PAEDIATRIC & FETAL CARDIOLOGY INNOVATIONS
Specialized Lectures: • 08H00 - 08H30: Recent Innovations in Interventions in Paediatric Cardiology - Dr. Sivakumar K. • 08H30 - 09H00: Basics in Fetal Echocardiography: Practical Approach - Faculty Expert
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 4: INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY & CONGENITAL CLOSURES
Oral Presentations: • IC004: Primary PCI in Acute STEMI: 2-Year Experience at Nizamiye Hospital - Alaa Naim • IC002: Correlation Between Invasive & Non-Invasive Pulmonary Pressure in LASUTH - Obawole M. Olalekan • IC003: Cathlab Procedures in LMIC Public Hospital (LASUTH): 3-Year Experience - Mayowa Olalekan Obawole • IC001: Device Closure of Large ASD in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Maryam Usman • IC005: Complex Saphenous Vein Graft PCI: Prevention of No-Reflow - Mohammed Abu Nada • IC006: Transcatheter Closure of Large PDA in a 17-Month-Old with Heart Failure - T. Demir
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 1A: GENERAL ADULT CARDIOLOGY 1: Heart Failure
Oral Abstract Presentations: • 1) AC003: Health-Related Quality of Life Assessment in Heart Failure: Insights Across Two Tertiary Care Centers in Southern Nigeria - Boma Oyan • 2) AC020: Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Heart Failure Phenotypes - Omokorede O. Ademowo-Olusanya • 3) AC043: Patterns of Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure - A.V. Ofordile • 4) AC049: Depression Defines a Distinct Non-Cardiopulmonary Symptom Phenotype in Acute Heart Failure: Evidence Supporting Psychological Modulation of Symptom Expression - Oladimeji Adebayo • 5) AC054: Relationship between QT Interval and Left Ventricular Geometry in Chronic Heart Failure Patients at Lagos University Teaching Hospital - O. J. Faboyinde • 6) AC061: Bendopnoea and Echocardiographic Markers of Congestion in Nigerian Chronic Heart Failure Outpatients: A Cross-sectional Study - C.T. Onyema • 7) AC080: Echocardiography Service Delivery in Nigeria: A Survey of Workforce Models and Laboratory Practice - Ikhmat K. Malik
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 1A: PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 1: Congenital Heart Disease - Prevalence, Spectrum and Risk Factors
Oral Abstract Presentations: • 1) PD011: A Case of Large FO-ASD with Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Pulmonary Vein Stenosis - Amaewhule O.U. • 2) PD012: Spectrum of Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Surgery at a Tertiary Hospital in South-Western Nigeria - O.O. Ojo • 3) PD015: Prevalence of Complex Congenital Heart Disease in Neonates at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (2021–2025) - Alerechi-Ogbugo • 4) PD016: Pattern of Congenital Heart Disease in Neonates at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital - Alerechi-Ogbugo • 5) PD017: Prevalence, Pattern and Risk Factors for Congenital Heart Disease among Neonates Born in Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa State - Mary Jane C. Okeke • 6) PD019: Critical Congenital Heart Defects in Jos, Plateau State: A 5-Year Review - Olukemi O. Ige
PARALLEL SESSION 1A: INTERVENTIONS & ACUTE CORONARY CARE
Scientific Presentations & Clinical Cases: • 08H30: Case/Series Presentation: Late presentation ST Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction - Dr. Iseko (driseko@limihospital.org) • 08H45: Thrombolytic Therapy and Pharmaco-Invasive Strategies for STEMI - Dr. Seyi Bolorunduro (obolorun@gmail.com) • 09H00: Pharmaco-invasive & Primary PCI Late After Myocardial Infarction: Rationale, Tips and Tricks - Dr. Tayo Addo (tayoaddo@yahoo.com) • 09H15: Perspective & Discussion: Local management of Acute MI - Dr. Adeleke & Co (kadeleke@aol.com)
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 1A: CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Oral Abstract Presentations: • CS001: Pulmonary Metastatectomy in the Presence of Congenital Absence of the Right Middle Lobe - Adamu Y.B. • CS002: Evolution of Local Cardiac Surgical Capacity in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: Disease Spectrum and Transition from Visiting to In-House Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons - Adamu Y.B. • CS003: Establishing Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Capacity in a Regional Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: Early Outcomes from the Inaugural Open-Heart Surgery Program at FMC Keffi - Adamu Y.B. • CS004: Clinical Profile, Management Patterns and Early Outcomes of Peripheral Vascular Trauma in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Yahaya Baba Adamu • CS005: Traumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation in a 13-Year-Old Nigerian Male: A Case Report - Charles O. Okorie • CS006: Guide Wire Misadventure: A Duo of Inadvertent Intravascular Migration - Somto E. Nwabu • CS007: Pattern of Clinical Presentation and Surgery for Atrial Myxoma in LASUTH: A 20-Year Experience - J. Olorunfunmi
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 1A: GENERAL PRACTITIONERS & ALLIED PROFESSIONALS
Oral Abstract Presentations: • 1) AP001: Perceived Strategies For Enhancing Open-Heart Surgery Skills Among Perioperative Nurses At A Teaching Hospital In Nigeria - Adesanya F.A. • 2) AP002: Perfusion Practice Patterns And Cardiopulmonary Bypass Parameters In Open-Heart Surgery At A Tertiary Centre In South-West Nigeria: A Six-Year Retrospective Analysis - Lateef Olabisi Okeleji • 3) AP003: Prevalence Of Prehypertension Among Undergraduate Students Of The College Of Medical Sciences, ABU Zaria - Hauwa Bako • 4) AP006: Reliability Of Ejection Fraction (EF) Measurement Methods In Different Clinical Contexts Among Patients At Cardiac Centre, Babcock University Teaching Hospital - Miracle Victor • 5) AP008: Establishing A Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory In Low And Middle-Income Countries At A Government Hospital (LASUTH): Challenges, Early Outcomes, And Future Directions - Onomen Agnes Ehizojie • 6) AP009: Temporary Pacing During Implantation Of Permanent Pacemaker: A Reappraisal Of Real-World Benefits And Operator Recognized Complications - Kabirah Iyabode Edun
INDUSTRY SESSIONS: NOVARTIS (INCLISIRAN) & BAYER (XARELTO)
Sponsored Presentations: • 08H30 - 09H00: NOVARTIS: Inclisiran - Transformative siRNA Therapy in Hypercholesterolaemia. • 09H00 - 09H15: BAYER: Xarelto in Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism.
HOTLINE SESSION 1: NATIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR REGISTRIES & COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Landmark Registry Presentations: • The Nigerian Cardiomyopathy (NEAR) Registry: Study Protocol - Prof. Kamilu Karaye (12 mins) • The Pan African Hypertension Clinical Registry - Prof. Dike Ojji (12 mins) • FaithSave Project: Integrating Community-Based Sudden Death Surveillance with First Responders - Prof. Augustine Odili (12 mins) • The Clinical Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation in Nigeria: Data from NAFR - Prof. S.O. Ogah (12 mins) • From Few Cathlabs & ORs to Every Community: Scalable CV Services Across African LMICs (12 mins)
DEBATE: PRIMARY CV EVENT PREVENTION - IMAGING VS. RISK SCORES
Debate Proposition: "Primary Cardiovascular Event Prevention: Advanced Imaging is Superior for Risk Stratification versus Clinical Risk Scores are Best for Population Prediction" • Debater 1 (Imaging): Dr. Ramon Moronkola (20 mins) • Debater 2 (Risk Scores): Dr. Isiguzo Godsent (20 mins) • Floor Discussion & Verdict (5 mins)
SYMPOSIUM 1: ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR CARE PRACTICE IN NIGERIA - PROSPECTS & CHALLENGES
State of the Art Addresses: • Paediatric Cardiology: How Far Have We Gone? - Emeritus Prof. S.I. Omokhodion (15 mins) • Adult Cardiology: How Have We Fared? - Prof. Simeon Isezuo (15 mins) • Surgical Perspective: What Progress Has Been Made? - Prof. Bode Falase (15 mins) • Allied Practitioner Perspective: How Have We Improved Over the Years? - ADNS Aina (10 mins) • The Role of Local and International Collaboration - Dr. Yemi Johnson (10 mins)
PLENARY: DIGITAL HEALTH & RESPONSIBLE USE OF AI IN CARDIAC PREVENTION
Symposium & Industry Showcase: • 10H00 - 10H10: New Heights Pharma: Arrhythmia Monitoring in Hypertension • 10H10 - 10H20: LIMI Hospital Presentation • 10H20 - 10H25: Trust First, Then Technology: Catching Illness Early - Sri Varriseddy (REAN Foundation, USA) • 10H25 - 10H30: Cardiac Diagnosis with ECG: Unleashing AI Potentials - Prof. Augustine Odili (UniAbuja) • 10H30 - 10H40: Sense-H Handheld ECG Monitor: Rationale & Validation - Dahiru Bara (UniAbuja)
PLENARY SESSION 2: FABIAN UDEKWU MEMORIAL LECTURE
Memorial Lecture Programme: • Citation of Prof. Ovie Onakpoya: Dr. Gbenga Olusoji (3 mins) • FABIAN UDEKWU MEMORIAL LECTURE: Delivered by Prof. Ovie Onakpoya (20 mins)
TEA BREAK & MODERATED POSTER ABSTRACT SESSION 3
Moderated Posters: • AC001: Keloid and Hypertension Link - Folorunso Timothy Oluwarotimi • AC015: Healthcare Capacity to Diagnose Diabetes and HTN in SSA - Anuoluwa Makinde • AC027: Admission Blood Pressure in Haemorrhagic Stroke - Boma Oyan • AC030: Dietary Patterns and Hypertension in Mushin LGA - Akinseye Ayomide • AC038: Recruitment in Postpartum Women with Hypertensive Disorders - Chibundo Onyia • AC047 & AC072: Hypertensive vs Non-Hypertensive Diabetes in Cameroon - Clovis Nkoke • AC051: Single-Pill Combination Therapy Determinants - Oluwabukola Deborah Akindoyin • AC052: Lifestyle Behaviours & BP Control - Quadri Erinjogunola • AC068: Hypertension among Cancer Survivors in Cameroon - Clovis Nkoke • AC079: Echo Prevalence of Pulmonary HTN in HIV - Okorie C.O. • AC093: Hypertension Phenotypes and LV Geometry - Adamu D.B. • AC097: Triglyceride-Glucose Index, Hyperuricaemia & Kidney Function - Nnemelu C. • AC099: Sex Differences in Hypertension Screening in Lagos - Okai Adejoh
TEA BREAK & POSTER ABSTRACT SESSION 5
Scientific Posters: • AC009: Modifiable CV Risk Factors among Law Students at UNILAG - Onyinyechukwu G. Odimegwu • AC011: Predictors of Survival in Cardiology Clinic: 5-Year Study - Tolulope Taiwo Shogade • AC012: Underutilization of Echocardiography in S. aureus Bacteremia - Abdulmalik Murtala Garba • AC013: Effectiveness of Structured ECG Training Program for Junior Doctors - Olumide Noah • AC014: KAP of Cardiac Rehabilitation among Physicians - Ugwuanyi O.J., Maduka C.J. • AC028: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Scoring in Outpatients - Folasade Daniel • AC101: Pattern of Sudden Cardiac Death in OAUTHC, Ile-Ife - Q.A. Ismail
TEA BREAK & MODERATED POSTER ABSTRACT SESSION 1
Moderated Poster Presentations: • AC005: Burden of Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Left Ventricular Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) - Mba P.C. • AC006: Sex-Related Difference in Echocardiographic Pattern among Adult Patients with Hypertensive Heart Failure - Hamza Sabiu Mohammed • AC016: Clinical Characteristics and Predictors of In-Hospital Outcomes in Acute Heart Failure: Ibadan Acute HF Project - Olanike A. Orimolade • AC017: Six-Month Outcomes of Hypertensive vs Non-Hypertensive Acute HF - Olanike A. Orimolade • AC018: Short-Term Outcomes of Acute HF According to LVEF Phenotypes - Olanike A. Orimolade • AC065: Pattern of Nasopharyngeal Bacterial Colonization in Heart Failure - Adeseye Akintunde • AC021: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Impact Across HF Phenotypes - Omokorede O. Ademowo-Olusanya • AC024: 24-Hour Ambulatory BP Profile vs LV Geometry - A. Soaga • AC034: Proton Pump Inhibitors as a Risk Factor for Heart Failure - Layan Aldib • AC035: Changes in Kidney Function during Acute HF Hospitalization - A.V. Ofordile • AC058: Hypertension and Status Awareness among Medical Students in Lagos - Oluseyi Adegoke
SYMPOSIUM 3: CARE OF A PATIENT REQUIRING SURGERY - ALL ENCOMPASSING CARE
Expert Panel: • Pre-op Evaluation of a Patient with Congenital Heart Disease - Dr. Bamigboye-Taiwo (10 mins) • Pre-op Evaluation for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - Prof. Akinyemi Aje (10 mins) • Pain Management in the Cardiac ICU - Prof. Tina Slusher (15 mins) • Counselling of Patients & Parents of Children with CHD - Prof. Sunita Maheshwari (15 mins)
PLENARY SESSION 3: PROF. ALFRED C. IKEME MEMORIAL LECTURE
Memorial Lecture Programme: • Citation of the Lecturer: Dr. Wole Kushimo (5 mins) • PROF. ALFRED C. IKEME MEMORIAL LECTURE: Delivered by Prof. Okechukwu S. Ogah (25 mins) • Topic: "The Utility of Cardiac Registries in the Mapping of National Cardiac Disease Burden"
OPENING CEREMONY & ASUQUO ANTIA MEMORIAL LECTURE
Official Opening Programme: • Opening Prayer: Prof. Ejiro Umuerri (3 min) • Introduction of the Chairman (2 min) • Chairman's Opening Remark: Dr. Yemi Johnson (5 min) • Welcome Address by Chairman LOC: Dr. Folasade Daniel (5 min) • Presidential Address: Prof. Augustine Odili (President, NCS) (5 min) • Citation of the Asuquo Antia Memorial Lecturer: Dr. Agaja (5 min) • ASUQUO ANTIA MEMORIAL LECTURE: Prof. O.O. Ogunkunle (20 min) • Induction Ceremony of New Members & Fellows (10 min) • Goodwill Messages: CMD LASUTH, VC LASU & UNILAG, Prof. Akin Abayomi (3 min each) • Address by Special Guest of Honour & Declaration of the 55th AGM Open (5 min) • Vote of Thanks: Dr. Adeola Ajibare (3 min) • Closing Prayer: Prof. Kamilu Karaye (3 min)
PLENARY: THE FUTURE OF CARDIOVASCULAR CARE IN NIGERIA
Keynote Perspectives: • The Prospect of Cardiac Transplantation in Nigeria - Dr. Asishana Osho (Harvard / MGH) (25 mins) • Picking Up a Career in Cardiology: Opportunities & Pathways - Dr. Akinsanya Olusegun-Joseph (25 mins) • Audience Q&A / Mentorship Discussion (10 mins)
HOTLINE SESSION 2: REGISTRIES & CLINICAL TRIALS IN NIGERIA
Presentations: • The Ibadan Cardiac Amyloidosis Registry: Preliminary Report & Call for National Registry - Dr. John Oladapo (12 mins) • Hypertension Guidelines in Nigeria: What is the Evidence? - Prof. Dike Ojji (12 mins) • The Ibadan Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Registry: Initial Reports - Dr. Anuoluwapo Olarenwaju (12 mins) • Improving Secondary Prevention via Azithromycin in RHD (IMPACT-RHD) - Prof. Adeseye Akintunde (12 mins) • Acute & Chronic Heart Failure in Nigeria: Ibadan HF Project - Prof. Okechukwu S. Ogah (12 mins)
LUNCH BREAK & POSTER ABSTRACT SESSION 6
Poster Presentations: • AC041: Proposal for the Nigerian PCI (N-PCI) Registry - Emmanuel Auchi • AC044: Sex Differences in Statin Use among High-Risk Patients - Tolulope Taiwo Shogade • AC046: Predictors of Statin Prescription in High-Risk Patients - Francisca Olufunmilayo Inofomoh • AC055: The Ogbomoso Cardiovascular Registry: Disease Burden - Usman Abubakar • AC056: Cardiovascular Profile of Patients for Echocardiography - E.O. Adeyemi • AC059: Lifestyle Risk Factors in Health Science Students - Oluseyi Adegoke • AC060: Bystander Gaps in Emergency Cardiac Care in Nigeria - Shittu Victor • AC076: The Ten Plagues of Insecurity on the Human CV System - Samuel E. Antia
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE COMMERCIAL & SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITION
Ribbon-cutting and exhibition tour of pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare technology showcases.
INDUSTRY SPONSORED SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS (Boehringer, Shalina, Micronova)
Sponsored Scientific Presentations: • 13H30 - 14H00: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM: Drug combination therapy for hypertension with focus on TWYNSTA. • 14H00 - 14H15: SHALINA HEALTHCARE: Cardiovascular Benefits of DPP-4 Inhibitors. • 14H15 - 14H35: MICRONOVA: Clinical Evidence for Rivaroxaban & Ticagrelor in Acute Coronary Syndromes.
LUNCH BREAK & MODERATED POSTER SESSION 4
Poster Presentations: • AC007: Predictors of Degenerative Valvular Heart Disease in Kano - Hamza Sabiu Mohammed • AC019: Outcomes of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in Southern Nigeria - Olanike Orimolade • AC025: Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer - A.B. Olanrewaju • AC026: Cardiac Abnormalities in HAART-Experienced vs Naive HIV - A.O. Raheem • AC033: Long-Term Outcome of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy at UCH - Anuoluwapo Makinde • AC036 & AC066: Ventricular Repolarization in Amateur Footballers - Ayodele O.O. • AC039: AI-Enhanced ECG Accuracy in Predicting PPCM - Mayowa Obawole • AC083: Pulse Pressure Correlation with Diastolic Dysfunction - Oshun Joy • AC077: Mobile AI-Based Cardiovascular Clinic in Conflict-Prone Regions - Antia S.E. • AC087: Beyond HFpEF: Cardiac Amyloidosis in a Nigerian Patient - Makarfi M.L. • AC088: The Great Masquerader: Pulmonary Embolism Presenting as ACS - Ozor C.I.
NCS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) & NATIONAL ELECTIONS
Official Society Governance & Electoral Session: • 1. Presentation of Secretariat Annual Report - Secretary-General • 2. Presentation of Audited Financial Statement & Treasury Report - National Treasurer • 3. Constitution Amendments & Committee Reports • 4. 2026 National Executive Council Electronic Elections & Declaration of Results • 5. Handover Ceremony & Acceptance Speech by the New President
SYMPOSIUM 4: THE IMPACT OF INSECURITY ON CARDIOVASCULAR CARE IN NIGERIA
Keynotes & Presentations: • 14H15 - 14H30: Megalifesciences: Clinical Use of Rivaroxaban (15 mins) • 14H30 - 14H50: Safety Tips for Healthcare Workers - Commissioner of Police (20 mins) • 14H50 - 15H05: Emergency Response When Affected - Major General Ajemba (15 mins) • 15H05 - 15H15: A Practitioner's Perspective - Prof. C. Yilgwan (10 mins) • 15H15 - 15H30: Interactive Q&A (15 mins)
LUNCH BREAK & MODERATED POSTER ABSTRACT SESSION 2
Scientific Posters: • AC002: Giant Left Atrial Myxoma Presenting as Refractory Heart Failure - Aham Assumpta • AC023: Secondary Erythrocytosis in a 49-Year-Old Man - C.C. Ekengwu • AC029: Delayed Rituximab-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia and Takotsubo - Chibuike E. Okorie • AC042: Constrictive Pericarditis in a 23-Year-Old Nigerian - Animasahun Goodness A. • AC048: Apical Thrombus Complicating Anterolateral MI - Peter Abioye • AC073: Atrium Communis: Report of a Rare Congenital Heart Defect - Ajaero C.C. • AC053: Clinical Epidemiology of Acute Heart Failure in Nigeria: Ibadan HF Project - Okechukwu S. Ogah • AC085/086: LV Function and Community Acquired Pneumonia in HF - E.J. Ogbemudia • AC090: Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and LV Function - Adesanya O.S. • AC075: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - Norbert Ndubuisi Unamba • AC084: Bacterial-Associated Large Pericardial Effusion in TB Endemic Region - Oguntola Busayo Onafowoke • AC091: Acute Myocardial Infarction in a 58-Year-Old Nigerian Man - M.S. Suleiman • AC092: Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension - C.C. Ekengwu • PD004: Diphtheria-Associated Myocarditis in an 8-Year-Old - Lawan Rukayat • PD020: Silent Hypertension Revealing Coarctation of the Aorta - Olubukola Kuti • IC007: Physiological Recognition of Deterioration in Cathlab - Samuel Ajani
CITY TOUR: LAGOS HERITAGE & COASTAL EXCURSION
Social networking excursion for registered delegates and guests showcasing the vibrant culture, art centres, and waterfront landmarks of Lagos.
INDUSTRY SESSIONS: SANOFI, EMZOR, SWIPHA, NEMEL
Sponsored Presentations: • 15H30 - 16H00: SANOFI: The Value of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in Cardiovascular Patients - Prof. Kamilu Karaye • 16H00 - 16H15: EMZOR PHARMACEUTICALS Session 1 • 16H15 - 16H30: EMZOR PHARMACEUTICALS Session 2 • 16H30 - 16H45: SWIPHA: Triple Single-Pill Combination for Hypertension • 16H45 - 17H00: NEMEL PHARMACEUTICALS: Chlorthalidone in Clinical Practice
SYMPOSIUM 2: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE - IS ANYTHING NEW?
Expert Panels: • Paediatric Cardiology Perspective: Prof. F. Bode-Thomas & Prof. C. Yilgwan (15 mins) • Adult Cardiology Perspective: Prof. Adeseye Akintunde (15 mins) • Surgical Perspective: What Progress Has Been Made? - Prof. Peter Adeoye (15 mins) • The National Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Registry in Nigeria: A Preliminary Report - Prof. Olukemi Ige (10 mins)
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 1B: ADULT CARDIOLOGY 2: Heart Failure & Registries
Oral Abstract Presentations: • AC062: Predictors of Cardiorenal Syndrome Type 1 in Acute Heart Failure at FTH Gombe - Rilwan Adegboyega Oyekunle • AC063: Association of LV Function with Pulmonary Hypertension in Hypertensive HF - Egwim Onyinye • AC071: Clinical Epidemiology of Chronic Heart Failure in Nigeria: Ibadan HF Project - Okechukwu S. Ogah • AC078: Recurrent Prosthetic Mitral Valve Thrombosis Linked to Carbamazepine - Norbert Ndubuisi Unamba • AC100/AP004: LV Diastolic Dysfunction in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Retrospective Study • AC074: The Ibadan Cardiac Amyloidosis Registry: Preliminary Data & Call for a National Registry - Okechukwu S. Ogah • AC089: Protocol for FAITHSAVE: Integrating Community-Based Sudden Death Surveillance with First Responder Training - Ibrahim E.A.
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 1B: PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 2: Presentation, Intervention and Challenges
Oral Abstract Presentations: • PD021: Anthropometric Parameters and Left Ventricular Mass in Infants & Toddlers - Maryam O. Usman • PD001: Short-Term Outcome of Early vs Late Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot in Children - Maryam O. Usman • PD005: Distinctions in Neonatal Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Diabetic Mothers - Peter Ogunboyede • PD008: Predictors of Prolonged ICU Stay Post Cardiac Surgery - Cyprian C. Umeoguaju • PD013: Sydenham Chorea Following Severe Rheumatic Carditis - Folayan O.S. • PD014: Normative Values of Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Nigerian Children - Antia G.A. • PD018: LV Diastolic Dysfunction in Sickle Cell Disease: Genotype & Hydroxyurea Effects - Chukwuemeka Igwe
PARALLEL SESSION 1B: CABG VERSUS PCI FOR SEVERE CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Debates & Case Presentations: • Case Presentation: Triple Vessel CAD - How and Why We Chose CABG - Chima Nwagboso • Case Presentation: Triple Vessel CAD - How and Why We Chose PCI - Emmanuel Edafe (dremmanueledafe@gmail.com) • Guidelines & Research on Multi-Vessel CAD Revascularization - Oladipupo Olafiranye (olafiranyeo@gmail.com) • CABG is Available in Nigeria with Excellent Outcomes - Adanna Akujuo • PCI is Available in Nigeria with Excellent Outcomes - Yemi Johnson • Perspective & Discussion: Management of Multiple Vessel CAD - Dr. O.C. Nzewi & Dr. Tayo Addo
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 1B: ALLIED PROFESSIONALS & GENERAL PRACTICE
Oral Abstract Presentations: • AP011: Adapting Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Principles for Cardiac Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings - Olutunde Mariam Titilayo • AP012: Determinants of Heart Failure Awareness among Adult Patients in Ibadan - Yuh Nabi I. • AP013: Cross-Training Cathlab Teams: Building Resilience in Resource-Limited Settings - Chinwoke Blessing Onuekwusi • AP014: Delphi Protocol for Digital Maturity & ECG Data Readiness for AI in Health Facilities - Arthur • AP015: Routine Equipment Checks Safeguard Cath Lab Outcomes - Salaudeen Aishah Olawunmi • AP016: The Evolving Role of the Cardiac Physiologist in the Cathlab - Oluwatimilehin Esther Idowu
PARALLEL ABSTRACT SESSIONS 3: ADULT CARDIOLOGY: Cardiac Structure & Cardiomyopathy
Oral Presentations: • AC008: RV Function in Stable Adult Sickle Cell Anaemia - Ibeh C.C. • AC032: The Ibadan Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Registry: Initial Findings - Okechukwu S. Ogah • AC067: Carotid Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetes (CHiD Study) - Adeseye Akintunde • AC081: Biomarkers (NT-proBNP & D-Dimer) in PPCM Thrombus in Maiduguri - Zakiyyah Zakariyya • AC082: Left Atrial Reservoir Strain in Nigerian Hypertensives - Joy Oshun • AC095: Building a Longitudinal Adult Congenital Heart Disease Registry in Nigeria - Oladimeji Adebayo • AC096: Degenerative Valvular Heart Disease Registry (DEVALVE) - Oladimeji Adebayo
PARALLEL SESSION 3: PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY DEBATES
Debate Topics: 1. Management of Pulmonary Artery Hypertension & Sildenafil: • Symptomatic PAH should be managed WITHOUT Sildenafil - Dr. Daniel Apollos (10 mins) • Symptomatic PAH should be managed WITH Sildenafil - Dr. Agaja (10 mins) 2. Beta Blockers in Children with Heart Failure: To Use or Not to Use: • Beta blockers SHOULD be used in paediatric HF - Dr. Bamigboye-Taiwo (10 mins) • Beta blockers should NOT be used in paediatric HF - Dr. Cressida Amichio (10 mins) • Interactive Q&A Discussion (10 mins)
SPECIAL SESSION: CLOSING THE DATA GAP ON ARRHYTHMIAS IN NIGERIA
EP Curriculum: • 17H00: Welcome & Framing: From Anecdote to Evidence - Dr. Ijeoma A. Ekeruo • 17H02: Case: Narrow-Complex Tachycardia - Dr. Jacqueline Ejituwu • 17H07: ECG Differentiation & When to Refer for Ablation - Dr. Akanibo Da Wariboko • 17H19: Case: New Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation - Dr. Ramon Moronkola • 17H24: AF in Nigeria: Stroke Prevention & Ablation - Dr. Ijeoma A. Ekeruo • 17H36: Case: Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest / Arrhythmic Storm - Dr. Esther Ijaola • 17H41: Sudden Cardiac Death: Risk Stratification & ICD Selection - Dr. Brian Vezi • 17H53: Case: Symptomatic HF with Conduction System Abnormalities - Dr. Charles Okorie • 17H58: Treating HFrEF: CRT as an Adjunct - Dr. Onyedika Ilonze • 18H10: Case: Symptomatic Bradycardia - Dr. Emmanuel Edafe • 18H15: Conduction System Pacing: His-Bundle & LBBAP - Dr. Brian Vezi • 18H27: Closing: Building EP Care in Nigeria - Dr. Ijeoma A. Ekeruo
ANNUAL GALA DINNER, FELLOWSHIP CONFERMENT & AWARDS NIGHT
Grand celebratory banquet: • Fellowship Award Conferment (FNCS) • Best Scientific Abstract Awards (Oral & Poster) • Lifetime Achievement in Cardiology Awards • Gala Entertainment, Dinner & Networking