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.
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
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)
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
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)
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 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
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