Call for Abstracts

The call for abstracts has now closed and authors have been notified of the outcome of their submission. 

Key Dates

Presentation Types 

Authors were able to indicate their preferred presentation format when submitting an abstract. 

The final decision on acceptances and on publication and presentation formats was at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. All abstracts underwent a blind review. 

There are two types of presentation formats. Presenters could select either ‘Oral’ or ‘Poster’, or ‘Oral or Poster’ if they wished to be considered for either. See below for further information on each of these presentation types.  

Oral Presentation

An oral presentation delivered by one presenting author in a themed session for approximately 15 minutes. Abstracts not selected for oral presentation may be eligible for a poster presentation.

Poster Presentation

A poster presentation constitutes a visual display of your research project, presented on a physical poster of A0 size in portrait orientation. If accepted, you will be required to be at your poster through your allocated poster session during lunch on Thursday or Friday to discuss your work or answer any questions from fellow delegates. 

The 24 top-scoring poster abstracts will be presented in digital format (only) with an accompanying oral presentation (5 minutes total consisting of 3 minutes presentation and 2 minutes question and answer time). These presentations will take place in the dedicated digital poster presentation sessions in the exhibition hall during morning and afternoon tea on Thursday, and morning tea on Friday.

Full details of the format and display of the posters will be shared within the acceptance notifications sent to successful authors.

Oral or Poster Presentation

You may choose this option if you don’t have a specific preference and would like to considered for either an oral or poster presentation.

Themes for the International Cardiology Conference

The following themes are broad, inclusive, and designed to encompass a wide range of topics in cardiology. Submitters were asked to identify a primary theme during the submission process, with the option to select a secondary theme if relevant.

• Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease
• Allied Health and Complementary Approaches in Cardiology
• Behavioral Health, Lifestyle Medicine, and Psychosocial Factors
• Cardiac Biological Mechanisms and Pathways
• Advancements in Clinical Management of Cardiovascular Diseases
• Innovations in Diagnosis of Cardiac Conditions
• Digital Health, Telemedicine, and Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology
• Epidemiology, Comorbidities, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
• Experimental Models in Cardiovascular Research
• Cardiovascular Health and Fertility Considerations
• Genetics, Genomics, and Omics Technologies in Cardiology
• Patient Experiences and Quality of Life in Cardiovascular Care
• Innovative Models of Care in Cardiology
• Molecular Profiling and High-Throughput Technologies
• Cardiovascular Pain Syndromes and Chronic Conditions
• Pathogenesis and Etiology of Cardiovascular Diseases
• Personalized Medicine in Cardiology
• Public Health Policies and Global Challenges in Cardiovascular Care
• Advanced Surgical Management of Cardiac Disorders
• Surgical Procedure Demonstrations and Videos
• Translational Science and Medicine in Cardiology

Submissions on additional relevant themes not listed above were also welcomed, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive scientific program.

Scientific Avenue International Travel Grants

Scientific Avenue is offering a limited number of international travel grants to support attendees at the Congress. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Returning Member.
• Qualify as an Early Career applicant (as defined below).
• Reside outside the host country.
• Submit an abstract and have it accepted for presentation in the Congress program.

If you wish to apply for an international travel grant, please indicate your interest during the abstract submission process.

Awards and Prizes

Early Career (EC) applicants accepted to present in the program will have the opportunity to receive various awards and prizes.

Eligibility Criteria:

The lead author/presenter must be an EC at the time of the Congress.

An EC is defined as:

• Clinical professionals: Within 15 years of full-time equivalent (FTE) post-medical school.
• Other categories: Within 10 years of FTE post-PhD.

Application Process:

To be considered for these awards and prizes, you must indicate your interest when submitting your abstract.

Rodolphe Maheux and David Healey Awards

The Rodolphe Maheux Award is applicable to Early Career Clinicians and the David Healey Award is applicable to Early Career Scientists*. The winners of these awards will be determined pre-Congress from the top scoring oral clinical abstract and top scoring oral scientific abstract. 

The winners of these awards will be invited to present in the Early Career plenary session. 

*Clinicians no longer providing clinical care can nominate for the David Healey Award. 

Presentation Awards

Presentation Awards will be judged and awarded onsite at the Congress as follows: 

• Best Oral Presentation by an EC Clinician 
• Best Oral Presentation by an EC Scientist
• Best Poster Presentation by an EC Researcher (selected from the top 24 digital poster presentations)

The value of each Award will be made available on this website in due course. A certificate will be presented to successful applicants during the Congress. 

Abstract Template

Abstracts were required to be submitted using the guidelines in the below template.