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Book of Approved Abstracts

Explore peer-reviewed scientific contributions, oral presentations, and moderated clinical posters for the 55th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference.

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AC001 Oral Presentation

EVALUATION OF POSSIBLE CLINICAL LINK BETWEEN KELOID AND HYPERTENSION AMONG NIGERIAN

Authors: 1.Folorunso Timothy Oluwarotimi 2. Alabi Gideon Hunukaso 3. Tomisin Mathew Adaja

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC001
AC002 Poster Presentation

GIANT LEFT ATRIAL MYXOMA PRESENTING AS REFRACTORY HEART FAILURE IN A PATIENT WITH HYPERTENSION: A DIAGNOSTIC PITFALL AND SURGICAL CURE.

Authors: Aham Assumpta AkuΒΉ, Onwubuya A EmmanuelΒΉ, Nwaneli C Uchenna ΒΉ, Emgeakor ChukwunonsoΒΉ, Egwim OnyinyeΒΉ, Okorie CharlesΒΉ, Epuechi NnedimmaΒΉ, Ele ChukwuebukaΒΉ, Amobi UgommaΒΉ, Ekwueme Michael ΒΉ

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC002
AC003 Poster Presentation

HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT IN HEART FAILURE: INSIGHTS ACROSS TWO TERTIARY CARE CENTERS IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

Authors: Boma Oyan, Aisha O Ajala, and Chimaroke Chikeka

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC003
AC004 Poster Presentation

ADVANCED CARDIAC MRI AT NIZAMIYE HOSPITAL: LESSONS FROM A CASE SERIES IN CHALLENGING CARDIOVASCULAR DIAGNOSIS

Authors: MOHAMED ABU NADA, MOHAMMED KHAYAL , CONSULTANT INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST NIZAMIYE HOSPITAL

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC004
AC005 Poster Presentation

BURDEN OF RIGHT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION IN LEFT VENTRICULAR FAILURE WITH REDUCED EJECTION FRACTION (HFREF): IMPLICATIONS OF COEXISTING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Authors: Mba PC, Anakwue RC, Oguanobi NI, Njoku PO, Iyidobi TC, Mbadiwe NC, Ekwe EA

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC005
AC006 Poster Presentation

SEX-RELATED DIFFERENCE IN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC PATTERN AMONG ADULT PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSIVE HEART FAILURE IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL, NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA.

Authors: Hamza Sabiu Mohammed (Corresponding author) Consultant Cardiologist.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC006
AC007 Poster Presentation

PREDICTORS OF DEGENERATIVE VALVULAR HEART DISEASE: INSIGHTS FROM KANO

Authors: Hamza Sabiu Mohammed (Corresponding author) Consultant Cardiologist.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC007
AC008 Poster Presentation

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF RIGHT VENTRICULAR FUNCTION IN STABLE ADULT SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA PATIENTS

Authors: Ibeh C.C1,3, Okwara C.C1, Ujunwa F.A2,3, Njoku P.O1,3 Oguanobi N.I1,3, Ike S.O1,3 1.Department of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu 2. Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu 3. National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC008
AC009 Poster Presentation

MODIFIABLE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS: A KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE (KAP) STUDY AMONG LAW UNDERGRADUATES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

Authors: Onyinyechukwu G. Odimegwu

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC009
AC010 Poster Presentation

INSECURITY AS A BARRIER TO ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR CARE: IMPLICATIONS FROM A LATENT RHD AND HYPERTENSION STUDY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

Authors: Tolulope Taiwo Shogade1,5, Elfving Pia2, Dike B. Ojji3. Andrew Agbaje5 1. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 2. Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Finland. 3. Department of Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland. 4. Department of Medicine, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria. 5. Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC010
AC011 Poster Presentation

PREDICTORS OF SURVIVAL AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING CARDIOLOGY CLINIC: A SINGLE-CENTER FIVE-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Authors: Tolulope Taiwo Shogade1,2,4, Aquaowo Udofia Udosen1, Affiong Emem Bassey1, Ekikere Marcel Udoh1, Omolara Yewande Ukpong1, Celine Etim Essien1, Dike B. Ojji 3, Andrew Agbaje4 1 Department of Internal Medicine, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 2 Gilead Heart Foundation, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 3 Department of Medicine, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria 4 Clinical Epidemiology and Child Health Unit. University of Eastern Finland, Finland.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC011
AC012 Poster Presentation

UNDERUTILIZATION OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN PATIENTS WITH STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS BACTEREMIA: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL.

Authors: Abdulmalik Murtala Garba, Garba Iliyasu, Aminu Bashir Mohammad, Abdulrazaq Garba Habib.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC012
AC013 Poster Presentation

EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED ECG TRAINING PROGRAM AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS AND EARLY-CAREER DOCTORS IN NIGERIA: A PRE-POST QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Authors: Harry Okwilagwe, Amir Yahaya, Olumide Noah, Okwukweamaka Okoli, Iyoha Ehi-Iyoha, Alabi Badrudeen Olalekan, Okafor Stanley Chukwudi, Odia Victor, Okechukwu Duke Uchenna

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC013
AC014 Poster Presentation

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION AMONG PHYSICIANS: PREDICTORS AND BARRIERS

Authors: Ugwuanyi OJ1, Maduka CJ1. 1. Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC014
AC015 Poster Presentation

THE CAPACITY OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES TO DIAGNOSE DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Authors: Ikechukwu Chukwudi, Omotayo Olusola, Olamide Oladipupo, Anuoluwa Makinde, Chika Ukachukwu, Chukwuma Chukwu

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC015
AC016 Poster Presentation

CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PREDICTORS OF IN-HOSPITAL OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED FOR ACUTE HEART FAILURE IN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM THE IBADAN ACUTE HEART FAILURE PROJECT

Authors: Olanike A Orimolade1,2, Omokorede Ademowo-Olusanya1,3, Oladimeji Adebayo1,3, Akinyemi Aje2, Abiodun M Adeoye1,2, Adewole A Adebiyi1,2, Olulola O Oladapo1,2, Okechukwu S Ogah1,2 Affiliations 1. Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 2. Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 3. Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Correspondence Prof. Okechukwu S Ogah, Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, PMB 5116, Ibadan, Nigeria Telephone number: 08067747121.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC016
AC017 Poster Presentation

CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SIX MONTHS OUTCOMES OF HYPERTENSIVE VERSUS NON-HYPERTENSIVE ACUTE HEART FAILURE IN NIGERIA

Authors: Olanike A Orimolade1,2, Omokorede Ademowo-Olusanya1,3, Oladimeji Adebayo1,3, Akinyemi Aje2, Abiodun M Adeoye1,2, Adewole A Adebiyi1,2, Olulola O Oladapo1,2, Okechukwu S Ogah1,2 Affiliations 1. Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 2. Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 3. Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Correspondence Prof. Okechukwu S Ogah, Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, PMB 5116, Ibadan, Nigeria Telephone number: 08067747121.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC017
AC018 Poster Presentation

CLINICAL PROFILE AND SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES OF ACUTE HEART FAILURE ACCORDING TO LEFT VENTRICULAR EJECTION FRACTION PHENOTYPES: DATA FROM THE IBADAN HEART FAILURE PROJECT

Authors: Olanike A Orimolade1,2, Omokorede Ademowo-Olusanya1,3, Oladimeji Adebayo1,3, Akinyemi Aje2, Abiodun M Adeoye1,2, Adewole A Adebiyi1,2, Olulola O Oladapo1,2, Okechukwu S Ogah1,2 Affiliations 1. Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 2. Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 3. Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Correspondence Prof. Okechukwu S Ogah, Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, PMB 5116, Ibadan, Nigeria Telephone number: 08067747121.

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC018
AC020 Poster Presentation

IMPACT OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE OF HEART FAILURE PHENOTYPES

Authors: Omokorede O Ademowo-Olusanya, Olanike A Orimolade, Oladimeji M Adebayo, Akinyemi Aje, Abiodun M Adeoye, Adewole A Adebiyi, Olulola O Oladapo, Okechukwu S Ogah

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC020
AC021 Poster Presentation

DOES TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE OUTCOMES ACROSS HF PHENOTYPES IN A TERTIARY CARE COHORT? -FINDINGS FROM THE IBADAN HF PROJECT

Authors: Omokorede O Ademowo-Olusanya, Olanike A Orimolade, Oladimeji M Adebayo, Akinyemi Aje, Abiodun M Adeoye, Adewole A Adebiyi, Olulola O Oladapo, Okechukwu S Ogah

πŸ“ Adult Cardiology & Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine πŸ“ POSTER #AC021
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