Interactive Programme & Timetable
Explore plenary sessions, keynote lectures, parallel sub-specialty symposia, and masterclasses across all conference halls.
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
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.
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)
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)
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
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"
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)
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
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
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.
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