Abstracts
The abstract submission process for the 2026 meeting is now closed. Submissions for 2027 will open early next year.
Selected abstracts are included in the conference programme as one of the following:
- ZOral presentation
- ZModerated poster
- ZGeneral poster
Abstracts also appear in the official conference programme and in the conference scientific journal – a special supplement of Heart BMJ.
If selected the submitter (or a colleague) must be available to attend the conference and present the abstract and / or be available to answer questions at the poster sessions. If a selected abstract is not presented / represented at the conference, the submitter will be prohibited from having an abstract considered for inclusion the following year.
Abstract Submission
Please read the following guidelines before submitting your abstract:
Abstract Title
Upper Case letters only. Maximum 50 words.
Abstract Body
Maximum 300 words.
Maximum two tables / figures.
Maximum two images.
Abstract Structure
Abstracts should be structured with a brief introduction, explanation of basic methods, results and conclusions / implications. Submitted work should not be a case report or audit.
Categories
Abstracts should be placed in one of the following categories:
| Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathies |
| Electrophysiology |
| Cardiovascular Imaging |
| Coronary Artery Disease & Revascularistion |
| Prevention, Rehabilitation, Resuscitation Science |
| Basic Science, Genetics, Paediatrics, Congenital, Omics |
| Surgical & Structural |
| General – Quality of Care Outcomes, Health Tech, Infomatics, Digital / AI |
Brian Maurer Young Investigator Award (BMYIA) Eligibility Criteria:
The Brian Maurer Young Investigator Award, (BMYIA) is aimed at promising young investigators, to encourage and promote quality and original research in Cardiology.
Entries for the BMYIA are accepted through the abstract submission process with four finalists shortlisted to present their work as part of the annual meeting scientific programme. The winner is awarded €5,000 and the BMYIA commemorative medal.
Those submitting for the BMYIA must:
- ZSubmitter must be in cardiology training or have completed specialist training within the last 3 years.
- ZSubmitter must be the main author and have completed the majority of the research undertaken.