Abstract Submissions
Submissions for africaSTEMI Live! 2026 are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted research and clinical cases — accepted submissions are published in the Cardiovascular Journal of Africa (CVJA).
2026 Submissions Closed
Published in CVJA
Call for Abstracts & Cases
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Africa’s Cardiology Community
africaSTEMI Live! 2026 invites submissions under 11 clinical topic categories. Authors are invited to submit abstracts or clinical cases for oral presentation and e-poster display.
Abstract
Original research across all 11 topic categories. Structured or unstructured format accepted. Maximum 2000 characters.
Clinical Case
Interesting, challenging or rare clinical cases relevant to cardiovascular medicine. Ideal for case reports and case series.
Published in CVJA
All accepted submissions will be published in the Cardiovascular Journal of Africa (CVJA), a peer-reviewed international journal.
Trainee Award
Residents and fellows-in-training are automatically considered for the Best Trainee Abstract Award when submitting.
Oral Presentation
Top-scoring abstracts are invited for oral presentation before 1,000+ delegates from 38+ countries at the main congress.
E-Poster
All accepted submissions are displayed in the digital poster hall with moderated poster walks each afternoon.
Submission Guidelines
Everything You Need Before Submitting
Please read all guidelines carefully. Submissions that do not comply may be returned for revision or rejected.
Categories
Eligibility
Format
Review Process
Key Dates
Ethics
Topic Categories
Authors are invited to submit abstracts or clinical cases under the following categories:
- Innovation, AI and Digital Health — Technology, machine learning, digital diagnostics, wearables
- Heart Failure and Shock — Diagnosis, management, cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support
- Preventive Cardiology — Hypertension, lipids, diabetes, lifestyle, primary and secondary prevention
- Coronary Intervention and Coronary Surgery — PCI, CABG, complex coronary disease, bifurcation, CTO
- Prehospital and Primary Emergency Cardiovascular Care — First response, EMS, STEMI networks, thrombolysis access
- Acute Coronary Syndromes — STEMI, NSTEMI, unstable angina, reperfusion strategies
- Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease — PAD, stroke, carotid, renal artery, polyvascular disease
- Resuscitation and Cardiac Arrest — CPR, post-resuscitation care, sudden cardiac death, AEDs
- Case Reports and Case Series — Unusual presentations, diagnostic challenges, rare conditions
- Images in Cardiovascular Medicine — Striking imaging, echocardiography, angiography, CT/MRI
- Basic and Translational Science — Laboratory research, biomarkers, genetics, novel mechanisms
Eligibility & Requirements
- Open to all healthcare professionals globally — cardiologists, physicians, nurses, scientists and allied health professionals.
- Medical students and trainees are encouraged to submit and will be automatically considered for the Best Trainee Abstract Award.
- The presenting author must be registered for the congress by the time of presentation.
- Each submitting author may submit a maximum of 3 abstracts as first author.
- Work previously published in full is not eligible unless it contains substantial new data not in the publication.
Abstract Format & Length
| Field | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Title | Clear, descriptive. No abbreviations. |
| Category | Abstract or Clinical Case |
| Topic | Select one of the 11 topic categories |
| Abstract text | Maximum 2000 characters |
| Authors | All authors listed with Name, Title, Expertise, Affiliation, Email, Country. Presenting author must be included. |
| Language | English only |
| Disclosure | Conflict of interest declaration required |
Use standard abbreviations only (e.g. PCI, STEMI, LVEF). Define any non-standard abbreviations at first use. Use generic drug names throughout.
Review Process
- All abstracts undergo blinded peer review by the Scientific Programme Committee.
- Each abstract is scored by at least two independent reviewers on scientific merit, originality, methodology and relevance.
- Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by 1 May 2026.
- Accepted abstracts will be published in the Cardiovascular Journal of Africa (CVJA).
- The committee may reclassify accepted abstracts to a different presentation format. Decisions are final.
Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission portal opens | 15 November 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 April 2026 |
| Acceptance notification | 1 May 2026 |
| Presenting author registration deadline | 15 April 2026 |
| Congress dates | 6–9 May 2026 |
Ethics & Consent
- Research involving human participants must have ethics committee approval. Reference number required.
- Patient data must be fully anonymised. Case reports require written patient consent.
- By submitting, authors grant africaSTEMI and CVJA permission to publish the abstract in the congress supplement and journal.
- Fabrication or falsification of data is grounds for immediate rejection and institutional reporting.
Abstract Submission Form
Submit Your Abstract or Case
The submission window for africaSTEMI Live! 2026 closed on 1 April 2026. The form below is shown for reference; new submissions cannot be accepted for the 2026 congress. Contact the Scientific Secretariat with questions.
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Submission Received!
Thank you. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. Accepted abstracts will be published in the CVJA.
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