Event Title: Super Cardiology Monday — NMA 2026 Annual Convention
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM ET
Location: IM Meeting Room, Room 209, Convention Center
Presented by: NMA Internal Medicine Section, in partnership with the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC)
Description: Super Cardiology Monday brings together three major cardiology sessions during the NMA’s 2026 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, spanning early disease recognition, health equity, and practical, guideline-based care for primary care physicians. All sessions take place in Room 209 of the Convention Center.
Schedule:
7:00 – 8:45 AM ET Amyloidosis Across Specialties: Early Recognition, Coordinated Care, Better Outcomes Hematology and Cardiology Subspecialty Joint Program Course Director: Hakeem Ayinde, MD, MS, FACC, FHRS Program Moderators: Onyedika Ilonze, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA; Stephen Cockburn, MD A multi-specialty look at diagnosing and managing AL and ATTR amyloidosis, including diagnostic pathways for primary care and current/emerging therapies.
Featured faculty:
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Ashira Blazer, MD — The Many Faces of Amyloidosis: A Multi-Specialty Overview
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Akila Bislao, BS, MD Candidate 2029 — Dual AL and ATTR Amyloidosis in a Patient with Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
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Alankrita Taneja, MD — AL Amyloidosis: A Hematologic Emergency; Diagnostic Pathway in Amyloidosis
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Rasheed A. Balogun, MD, FACP, FASN, HP(ASCP) — The Renal-Cardiac Connection in Amyloidosis
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Kevin Alexander, MD — Current and Emerging Therapies in ATTR Amyloidosis Supported by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Bridge Bio
9:00 – 11:00AM ET Hidden Burdens, Shared Pathways: Addressing Cardiovascular Disparities Across Disease States
The Dr. Richard Allen Williams Cardiology Subspecialty Section Symposium A joint session between the NMA IM Cardiology Subspecialty Section and ABC.
Keynote: Dr. Richard Allen Williams Lecture, “Unmasking the Silent Burden: Advancing Equity in the Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Amyloidosis,” presented by Kevin Alexander, MD (Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine)
Featured faculty:
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Travis Batts, MD — Beyond the Echo: Equity Gaps in Detection, Genetics, and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Jeffrey Alexis, MD — Optimizing HFrEF Care: From Guideline-Directed Therapy to Equitable Implementation
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Selma Mohammed, MD, PhD — The Other Heart Failure: Recognizing and Managing HFpEF in High-Risk Populations Supported by Bridge Bio, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVA)
1:45 – 3:15 PM ET From Guidelines to Practice: Empowering Primary Care to Reduce Cardiovascular Disparities
The Elijah B. Saunders Memorial Cardiology II Subspecialty Section Symposium A joint session between the NMA IM Cardiology Subspecialty Section and ABC. Keynote:Dr. Elijah B. Saunders Memorial Lecture, “Cholesterol Made Practical: Why We Still Miss the Mark – and How Primary Care Can Change Outcomes Now,” presented by Ijeoma Isiadinso, MD, MPH (Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, and Medical Director, Emory Center for Heart Disease Prevention)
Featured faculty:
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John Flack, MD — Aldosterone Excess as a Driver of Uncontrolled Hypertension: An Innovative Approach to An Old Enemy
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Modele O. Ogunniyi, MD, MPH — Getting Blood Pressure Control Right: Applying the Latest Hypertension Guidelines in Real-World Practice
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Anekwe Onwuanyi, MD — Connecting the Dots: Managing Cardiometabolic Risk and Inflammation in Primary Care Plus oral abstract presentations from fellows.Supported by AstraZeneca, Bridge Bio, and Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVA)
Who should attend: Internal medicine physicians, cardiologists, hematologists, primary care providers, and trainees attending the NMA 2026 Annual Convention.
