• Abstracts can only be submitted and presented by a NASCI member. Apply for membership here. All applications must be submitted by May 13th at 11:59 ET.  
Note: Membership Fees for In-Training Members are waived.

• Abstracts can only be submitted online through the abstract submission website.

• Abstract title, authors, and text cannot be changed after presenting authors accept presentation invitation.

• There is no limit to the number that may apply. No more than two applicants from the same institution will be invited to present. 

• Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment by the author(s) to present their work if it is accepted.

• During submission, please indicate if author are willing to present the abstract orally, as a poster, or either.

• Presenters are responsible for their registration fee, travel, hotel, and miscellaneous expenses.

• All abstract presenters must register to attend the meeting by June 13, 2016.

• Registration fees are final, and will not be refunded. 

• The presentation must be balanced and contain no commercial promotional content.

• All submissions, must be HIPAA-compliant. Presentations may not contain patient names, hospital ID numbers or other identifying information.

• All chosen abstract titles will be published in the iJCVI (International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging)

• Previously Presented/Published Policy: Work published in the current calendar year may be submitted but will not be eligible for an award.

• Abstracts are limited to 100 words per text box, and are to be constructed using the following section headings: Purpose, Methods, Results, and Discussion 

• Abstracts will be selected for oral presentation on the basis

All submitted abstracts will be considered for any combination of these categories if the case meets the eligibility requirements.

Oral Presentations:
Selected abstracts will present at an assigned date/time in a moderated meeting room setting. Oral presentations will be scattered throughout the length of the entire program.
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Young Investigator Award Oral Presentation: The American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention (CVRI) will again sponsor the NASCI-AHA Young Investigator Awards. A select number of oral submissions, that are eligible, will be chosen for AHA oral presentations 
Eligibility: All residents, postdoctoral students, medical students, and fellows are eligible.
Selection: Eight finalists will be selected and asked to orally present their papers at the Scientific Sessions. Only first authors may present for young investigator sessions. 
Awards: All eight finalists receive two nights’ hotel accommodations at the Renaissance and will have the abstract published in full in the iJCVI.   The three top presentations will receive an additional monetary award.   
NOTE: Those who submit as an AHA, but are not chosen as a finalist, will still be eligible to present their work as a non-AHA oral presentation or poster.

AHA Application details:
• The presenter must be the first author of an accepted abstract.
• Only Young Investigator submissions accepted for oral presentation will be considered for the American Heart Association – CVRI Young Investigator Awards.
• The applicant must be a member of NASCI and CVRI.
• A signed confirmation from the Program Director of the applicant’s In-Training status should be sent to the Society (FAX: 703-716-4487 or EMAIL: [email protected])  The applicant must apply before the MAY 13, 2016, 11:59 pm abstract deadline.. 
• When submitting the abstract, please select “Yes” for the Young Investigator Awards/Travel Stipends Question.
• The American Heart Association requires all applicants be an AHA CVRI (Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention) Council member. If the applicant is  not currently a member of the CVRI council, the CVRI Council will then pay the membership fee. 
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Educational & Scientific Exhibits (Posters):
Posters will be presented in backboard panel (hard-copy poster) format. The maximum individual poster size to display is 3.5ft x 3.5ft.  Posters can be secured by pins or Velcro. All items in a backboard panel exhibit, including text and captions, must be in opaque form.  Electronic posters will not be accepted.n
Poster authors will be asked to present their research in an oral presentation. (No A/V provided).  Poster presentations should highlight the results and key features of the poster. Authors will be responsible for having the poster displayed and removed during the times indicated.
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