Works from 2026
Vitamin D deficiency and adverse cardiovascular, metabolic, and mortality outcomes in adults with obstructive sleep apnea: A propensity-matched retrospective cohort study, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Poster)
A Quality Improvement Evaluation of Sickle Cell Pain Crisis Management in Community Hospitals: Assessing Length of Stay Data Across Inpatient Provider Groups, Stephen Smetana DO, Insia Rizvi MD, Magdalena Flejsierowicz MD, Dawn Wankowski MS, and James O. Adefisoye PhD (Poster)
Lupus Turmoil - Rare Cardiac Manifestations of SLE, Abhishek Gowda DO, MPH; Joaquin Solis MD; Anna Trier MD, PhD; and Aijaz Noor MD (Poster)
Review of Same-Day Discharge Following Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation, Haroon Alam MD; Lynn Erickson MS, PMP; Jim Kanani MPH; Milica Starcevic BS; Austin Deets MD; Hinduja Nallamala DO; Rebecca Riley DO; Carson Castellani MD, MPH; Abhishek Gowda DO, MPH; and Atul Bhatia MD (Poster)
Successful Cryoablation of an Occult Sacral Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor after Delayed Localization: A Case of Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia, Hannah Larry DO, Andrew Cecil DO, and Anil Chandel MD (Poster)
The Unobstructed Infarct: MINOCA at the Intersection of Hormones and Amphetamines, Garrett Weber DO, Patrick Disterhaft DO, Adam Pampori MD, Blair Tilkens DO, and M Fuad Jan MD (Poster)
Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia: A Case Report and Literature Review, Andrew Cecil DO, Meti Shagi MD, Syed Basit Haider MD, and Syed Ali Gardezi MD (Poster)
When Air Becomes Pressure: Tension Pneumoperitoneum Causing Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and Obstructive Shock after Sigmoid Stent, Chimezirim Ezeano MD, MPH; Michael Shallcross MD; Tanya Pakulski MSN, APNP, ACNP-BC; and Rodolfo Alpizar-Rivas MD, FCCP (Poster)
Yentl Syndrome Refuted: Cholesterol Management from a Multicenter Healthcare System, Anya Lei Koza DO, Venkateswara Gogineni PhD, Tanvir Bajwa MD, Suhail Allaqaband MD, David Boulware MS, and M Fuad Jan MD (Poster)
1091 Comorbid depression among U.S. adults with elastography-defined advanced chronic liver disease and clinically significant portal hypertension: NHANES 2017-2023, Sarpong Boateng, Guy Loic Nguefang, Eunice K. Omeludike, et al. (Abstract)
138 The dual threat: Thrombophilia vs. bleeding--nationwide outcomes of hypercoagulable states in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding, Arthur C. Igbo, Maher Taha, and Chimezirim Ezeano (Abstract)
Mo1580 Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous versus intravenous anti-TNF agents in ulcerative colitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Hunde Meklit, Arthur C. Igbo, et al. (Abstract)
Mo1803 Ursodeoxycholic acid prophylaxis after sleeve gastrectomy and 1-year risk of biliary complications, Arthur C. Igbo, John R. Stevenson, Chimezirim Ezeano, et al. (Abstract)
Sa1111 Effect of esophageal dilation on one-year recurrence of food impaction in eosinophilic esophagitis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Dema Jaber, Jason Browne, et al. (Abstract)
Sa1795 Hungry for better outcomes: Malnutrition's impact on non-variceal upper GI bleeding patients, Arthur C. Igbo, Maher Taha, and Chimezirim Ezeano (Abstract)
Sa1972 Probiotics targeting akkermansia muciniphila for alcohol-related liver fibrosis reduction; A systematic review & meta-analysis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Dema Jaber, John R. Stevenson, et al. (Abstract)
Su1279 Metformin lowers the risk of gastric cancer in patients with gastric adenomas and type 2 diabetes compared to alternate glucose lowering agents, Chimezirim Ezeano, Chetan Mittal, and Francis O. Edeani (Abstract)
Su1316 Diagnostic yield of double-balloon enteroscopy in persistent symptomatic celiac disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Khaled Alsabbagh, John R. Stevenson, et al. (Abstract)
Su1528 Diagnostic accuracy of fecal calprotectin (point-of-care vs laboratory-based) for detecting endoscopic activity in adult inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); A systematic review & meta-analysis, Chimezirim Ezeano, Nadia Huq, and Francis O. Edeani (Abstract)
Cardiovascular, Metabolic, and Mortality Outcomes With Semaglutide Versus Tirzepatide in Obese Patients With Hypothyroidism: A Real-World Analysis, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Gloria Amoako, et al. (Poster)
Inflammatory Burden and Multisystem Outcomes in Cushing's Disease: A Five-Year Comparative Cohort Study Stratified by hs-CRP, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Gloria Amoako, et al. (Poster)
Tirzepatide use linked to lower mortality, improved cardiometabolic outcomes vs semaglutide in obese patients with hypothyroidism, Andrew Cecil (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Combination Therapy Versus Monotherapy and the Risk of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Among Patients on SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Chimezirim Ezeano, Ekow Essien, Angel Nweze Umahi, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)
26-A-16793-ACC How low can we go: Trends in cholesterol management after coronary revascularization across a mutli-center health system, Anya Lei Koza, Venkateswara Gogineni, Tanvir Bajwa, et al. (Abstract)
26-CCC-15784-ACC Fabry disease in a female patient: The impact of mosaicism on the heart, Garrett Weber, Rebecca M. Riley, Devin Stives, et al. (Abstract)
26-CCC-17127-ACC MRI doesn’t lie: Cardiac metastasis mimicking myocarditis, exposed by multimodality imaging, Anya Lei Koza, Devin Stives, Patrycja Galazka, et al. (Abstract)
Cardiovascular, metabolic, and mortality outcomes with semaglutide versus tirzepatide in obese patients with hypothyroidism: a real-world analysis, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
D-65 | Major adverse cardiovascular outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists: A comparison of single- versus dual-incretin therapy, Prabhjot Hundal, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
E-18 | Sex-based differences in one-year outcomes following chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention: A multicenter analysis, Ekow Essien, Prabhjot Hundal, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Inflammatory Burden and Multisystem Outcomes in Cushing's Disease: A Five-Year Comparative Cohort Study Stratified by hs-CRP, Andrew Cecil, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
299: Immune checkpoint inhibitor-related multiorgan toxicity, Joseph Odeyemi, David Maundu, Raj Shah, et al. (Abstract)
Racial and gender disparities in the occurrence and outcomes of alcohol-associated hepatitis in hospitalized patients with prior bariatric surgery, Sarpong Boateng, Solomon Gyabaah, Yussif Issaka, et al. (Article)
Mesenchymal tumor of the hand causing tumor-induced osteomalacia, Andrew Cecil, Meti Shagi, Syed Basit Haider, et al. (Article)
Review of Same-Day Discharge Following Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation, Haroon Alam, Lynn Erickson, Jim Kanani, et al. (Poster)
SGLT2 inhibitors and outcomes in pancreatic cancer: A large-scale propensity-matched cohort study, Chidiebube Ugwu, Nneoma Ubah, Elvis Obomanu, et al. (Abstract)
Works from 2025
Association between glycemic control and adverse outcomes in atrial fibrillation: Evidence from a large real-world cohort, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)
Cardiovascular outcomes in obese patients with sleep apnea treated with tirzepatide versus bariatric surgery: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Cardiovascular risk in obstructive sleep apnea: Impact of glycemic control in diabetes - Insights from the TriNetX Network, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)
Clinical outcomes in spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) versus myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA): A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative analysis of cardiovascular outcomes between patients diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection and those with peripartum cardiomyopathy: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative analysis of mortality and cardiometabolic outcomes in obese patients with type 2 diabetes treated with Semaglutide versus Tirzepatide: Insights from the TriNetX database, Gloria Amoako, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative cardiovascular benefits of Semaglutide adjunctive to bariatric surgery: A real-world analysis using TriNetX, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative cardiovascular outcomes between carvedilol and metoprolol in patients with takotsubo syndrome: A propensity-matched cohort study, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Comparative cardiovascular outcomes of tirzepatide vs liraglutide in obese patients with sleep apnea: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Diagnostic approaches for spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A systematic review of multimodality imaging, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
GLP-1 receptor agonists in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Mortality benefit with complex cardiovascular risk profile, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease: Cardiovascular outcomes and mortality benefits, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea: Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and mortality outcomes, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Heart failure phenotypes and prognosis: A comparative analysis of HFpEF and HFmrEF using TriNetX data, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein as a prognostic indicator in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Evidence from the TriNetX database, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of depression on clinical outcomes among spontaneous coronary artery dissection patients: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of diabetes on cardiovascular outcomes in PCOS patients: A retrospective database study, Abena Agyekum, Gloria Amoako, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of NT-proBNP levels on clinical outcomes in peripartum cardiomyopathy: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of smoking cessation on cardiovascular health in OSA patients: A retrospective database study, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
Influence of obstructive sleep apnea on long-term cardiovascular outcomes in heart transplant recipients: A retrospective database study, Abena Agyekum, Nana Osei, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Prediabetes in takotsubo syndrome: Impact on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in a propensity-matched cohort study, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Premature menopause and risk of cardiovascular outcomes: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)
SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and type 2 diabetes: Mortality benefit despite increased cardiovascular risk profile, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)
Tirzepatide vs semaglutide in coronary artery disease and obesity: Real-world cardiovascular outcomes analysis from the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Gloria Amoako, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)
Cleft lip and palate in Nigerian children: A scoping review of surgical access and postoperative outcomes, Adetola Babalola, Nwamaka Chidera Bob-Ume, Alexander Entonu, et al. (Article)
Abstract 4342954: Racial disparities in cardiovascular outcomes among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX Research Network, Abena Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Godslove Bonnah, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4342955: Impact of fibromuscular dysplasia on clinical outcomes among spontaneous coronary artery dissection patients: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Nana Osei, et al. (Abstract)
Abstract 4364299: Yentl syndrome refuted: Cholesterol management from a multicenter healthcare system, Anya Koza, Venkateswara Gogineni, Tanvir Bajwa, et al. (Abstract)
Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR): A 5-year study at a tertiary regional medical center, clinical indications, outcomes, and procedural insights, Yuriy Kotsurovskyy, Khaled Alsabbagh Alchirazi, Meklit Hunde, et al. (Poster)
Association Between Prior COVID-19 Infection and New Diagnoses of Autoimmune Liver Diseases: A Retrospective Case-Control Study, Gregory Capelli, Dawn Wankowski, James Adefisoye, et al. (Abstract)
S1112 Efficacy and safety of bioelectrical therapies for gastrointestinal motility disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Arthur Igbo, Chimezirim Ezeano, Angelin Raju, et al. (Abstract)
S1567 The Impact of fecal microbiota transplantation on refractory ulcerative colitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Arthur Igbo, Chimezirim Ezeano, Angelin Raju, et al. (Abstract)
S2907 Analysis of the outcomes of septic shock patients with and without masld: A United States population-based cohort study, Tchoukeu Nguefang, Sarpong Boateng, Chimezirim Ezeano, et al. (Abstract)
S738 Risk of vision-threatening eye complications among GLP-1 receptor agonist users: A retrospective cohort analysis, Sarpong Boateng, Samira Lemos, Prince Ameyaw, et al. (Abstract)
Variability in residual left atrial appendage anatomy after surgical exclusion, Blair Tilkens, Patrycja Galazka, Nicholas Beaudrie, et al. (Article)
Acute Necrotizing Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Pancreatitis, John Stevenson DO, MPH; Meklit Hunde MD; Medjine Jarbath MD; and Ethan Morgan DO (Abstract)
An Unusual Source of Cardioembolic Stroke in a Hypertrabeculated Left Ventricle, Anya Lei Koza DO, Christopher Montes-Sabino MD, Carson Castellani MD, and Daniel Harland MD (Abstract)
A Tried-and-True Triad? A Case Series of ‘Atypical Cholangitis’, Meklit Hunde MD, Nadia Huq MD, Eitan Scheinthal DO, and Adil Ghafoor MD (Abstract)
Botulism: Delayed Recognition, Hermela K. Gelaye MD; Sean M. Stevens-Fabry MD; Gretta Colby MD; Suzanne Gibbons-Burgener DVM, PhD; and David Kramer MD (Abstract)
COVID-19 Positivity as a Potential Risk Factor for Autoimmune Liver Disease, Gregory P. Capelli DO, Dawn Wankowski MS, James Adefisoye PhD, Sarah Riutta PhD, Eitan Scheinthal DO, Hunde Meklit MD, and Rehana Begum MD (Abstract)
Demographics of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: A Contemporary Analysis From a Community Healthcare System, Gregory P. Capelli DO, Dawn Wankowski MS, James Adefisoye PhD, Sarah Riutta PhD, Eitan Scheinthal DO, Hunde Meklit MD, and Rehana Begum MD (Abstract)
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Complications in Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Evaluating Oncologist Monitoring and Management of Adrenal Insufficiency and Hypophysitis, Stephen Smetana DO, Daniel Mundt MD, Magdalena Flejsierowicz MD, and James Adefisoye PhD (Abstract)
Learning Curves in Pulsed Field Ablation: Implementation in Academic and Non-Academic Centers, Rebecca Riley DO, Lynn Erickson MS, Austin Deets MD, Hinduja Nallamala DO, David Boulware MS, Carson Castellani MD, Emma Hegwood DO, Atul Bhatia MD, and Mahmoud Ali MD (Abstract)
Reducing Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) Rates in Internal Medicine, Sean Fabry MD, MBA; David Hamel MD; and Deborah Simpson PhD (Abstract)
Surprise Unopposed Alpha Stimulation in a Patient Receiving Labetalol, Nathan Kuttickat DO and Colleen Nichols MD (Abstract)
Testicular Embryonal Carcinoma Presenting as Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction – A Case Report, Abhishek Gowda DO, MPH; Mohammed Hussein MD; Muddasir Ashraf MD; Suhail Allaqaband MD; and Joaquin Solis MD (Abstract)
Tumor Lysis Syndrome in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Devastating Complication in an Unexpected Space, Rachel R. Johnson MD and Laura McGartland MD (Abstract)
Low-dose colchicine in post-myocardial infarction recovery and long-term cardiovascular health: A systematic review, I J. Ogieuhi, C S. Anthony, V O. Ajekiigbe, et al. (Article)
Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia terminated by modified Valsalva Maneuver, Kareem Malas, Austin Deets, Emma Hegwood, et al. (Poster)
2025 ACP WI Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting, 2nd Place Abstract Competition Winner, Chimezirim Ezeano, Ekow Essien, and Meklit Hunde (Award)
Carvedilol vs. Metoprolol effectiveness in patients with left ventricular assist devices: A TriNetX analysis, Karldon I. Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Article)
Venetoclax duration outcomes analysis in MDS/AML within a community hospital, Michael Williams, Ankoor Biswas, Rachel R. Johnson, et al. (Abstract)
Differences in Clinical Presentation in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection vs. Type 1 Myocardial Infarction, Ekow Essien MD; Mouna Kodali MD; Tonga Nfor MD, MSPH; Suhail Allaqaband MD; Matthew Klinka MD; David Boulware MS; Michael Peterson BS; Patrycja Galazka MD; Sara Walczak BS; and Venkateswara Gogineni PhD (Oral/Podium Presentation)
COVID-19 Positivity as a Potential Risk Factor for Autoimmune Liver Disease, Gregory P. Capelli DO, Dawn Wankowski MS, James Adefisoye PhD, Sarah Riutta PhD, Eitan Scheinthal DO, Hunde Meklit MD, and Rehana Begum MD (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Complications in Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Evaluating Oncologist Monitoring and Management of Adrenal Insufficiency and Hypophysitis, Stephen Smetana DO, Daniel Mundt MD, Magdalena Flejsierowicz MD, and James Adefisoye PhD (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Learning Curves in Pulsed Field Ablation: Implementation in Academic and Non-Academic Centers, Rebecca Riley DO, Lynn Erickson MS, Austin Deets MD, Hinduja Nallamala DO, David Boulware MS, Carson Castellani MD, Emma Hegwood DO, Atul Bhatia MD, and Mahmoud Ali MD (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Acute Necrotizing Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Pancreatitis, John Stevenson DO, MPH; Meklit Hunde MD; Medjine Jarbath MD; and Ethan Morgan DO (Poster)
An Unusual Source of Cardioembolic Stroke in a Hypertrabeculated Left Ventricle, Anya Lei Koza DO, Christopher Montes-Sabino MD, Carson Castellani MD, and Daniel Harland MD (Poster)
A Tried-and-True Triad? A Case Series of ‘Atypical Cholangitis’, Meklit Hunde MD, Nadia Huq MD, Eitan Scheinthal DO, and Adil Ghafoor MD (Poster)
Botulism: Delayed Recognition, Hermela K. Gelaye MD; Sean M. Stevens-Fabry MD; Gretta Colby MD; Suzanne Gibbons-Burgener DVM, PhD; and David Kramer MD (Poster)
Surprise Unopposed Alpha Stimulation in a Patient Receiving Labetalol, Nathan Kuttickat DO and Colleen Nichols MD (Poster)
Testicular Embryonal Carcinoma Presenting as Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction – A Case Report, Abhishek Gowda DO, MPH; Mohammed Hussein MD; Muddasir Ashraf MD; Suhail Allaqaband MD; and Joaquin Solis MD (Poster)
Tumor Lysis Syndrome in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Devastating Complication in an Unexpected Space, Rachel R. Johnson MD and Laura McGartland MD (Poster)
Demographics of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: A Contemporary Analysis From a Community Healthcare System, Gregory P. Capelli DO, Dawn Wankowski MS, James Adefisoye PhD, Sarah Riutta PhD, Eitan Scheinthal DO, Hunde Meklit MD, and Rehana Begum MD (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Reducing Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) Rates in Internal Medicine, Sean Fabry MD, MBA; David Hamel MD; and Deborah Simpson PhD (Oral/Podium Presentation)