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Oral Abstract 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 🎯 Adult Cardiology

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.

Session Chair / Moderator: Prof Simeon Isezuo, Prof V. Josephs, Prof Dike Ojji, Dr Fasan
Time Slot
⏰ 08:00 – 09:00
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Poster Abstract 📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 1 🎯 Paediatric Cardiology

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.

Session Chair / Moderator: Prof O.O. Ogunkunle, Prof Olukemi Ige
Time Slot
⏰ 08:00 – 09:00
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Symposium 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 2 🎯 Interventions

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

Session Chair / Moderator: Dr Wole Kushimo, Dr Obinnaya Emerole
Time Slot
⏰ 08:00 – 09:00
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Oral Abstract 📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 2 🎯 Allied Professionals

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

Session Chair / Moderator: Dr MO Lamina, Dr Richard, Ikhmat Malik
Time Slot
⏰ 08:00 – 09:00
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Hotline 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 🎯 Hotline Session

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)

Session Chair / Moderator: Prof Amam Mbakwem
Time Slot
⏰ 09:00 – 10:05
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Memorial Lecture 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 🎯 Plenary Lecture

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)

Session Chair / Moderator: Dr Yahaya Adamu, Prof J. Aghaji, Prof Okugbo
Time Slot
⏰ 10:05 – 10:30
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Poster Abstract 📍 Exhibition Foyer 🎯 Poster Session

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

Session Chair / Moderator: Moderators Committee
Time Slot
⏰ 10:30 – 11:00
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Symposium 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 🎯 Surgical & Paediatric

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)

Session Chair / Moderator: Prof Danbauchi, Prof O.O. Ogunkunle, Prof Bode Falase
Time Slot
⏰ 11:00 – 12:00
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Hotline 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 🎯 Hotline Session

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)

Session Chair / Moderator: Prof Ajuluchukwu, Prof B.A. Ekure, Prof Ovie Onakpoya
Time Slot
⏰ 12:00 – 13:20
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Poster Abstract 📍 Dining Hall & Foyer 🎯 Poster Session

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.

Session Chair / Moderator: Moderators Committee
Time Slot
⏰ 13:30 – 14:15
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Symposium 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 🎯 Symposium

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)

Session Chair / Moderator: Dr Yemi Johnson, Prof Okeahialam, Prof John Okeniyi
Time Slot
⏰ 14:15 – 15:30
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Industry 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 🎯 Industry Symposium

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

Session Chair / Moderator: Prof Rasaq Adebayo, Prof M. Akpa, Dr Folasade Daniel, Dr Osho, Prof Alikor, Prof Ejiro Umuerri
Time Slot
⏰ 15:30 – 17:00
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Oral Abstract 📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 🎯 Adult Cardiology

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

Session Chair / Moderator: Prof Okoye, Prof Sotoye Dodiyi-Manuel, Prof Hadiza Saidu
Time Slot
⏰ 17:00 – 18:30
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Debate 📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 1 🎯 Paediatric Cardiology

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)

Session Chair / Moderator: Prof O.O. Ogunkunle, Prof Tina Slusher, Prof W. Sadoh
Time Slot
⏰ 17:00 – 18:30
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Symposium 📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 2 🎯 Electrophysiology / Arrhythmia

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

Session Chair / Moderator: Dr Yemi Johnson, Dr Tayo Addo, Prof Ovie Onakpoya
Time Slot
⏰ 17:00 – 18:30
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