Dr. Mohammed Essop

Mohammed Essop is a South African cardiologist and academic recognized for advancing cardiovascular imaging and valvular heart disease research. Affiliated with leading academic hospitals in Johannesburg, his work has shaped understanding of rheumatic heart disease and cardiomyopathies in African populations, integrating clinical cardiology with sophisticated echocardiographic techniques.

His publications highlight expertise in speckle-tracking echocardiography, strain imaging, and cardiac magnetic resonance to detect subtle ventricular and atrial dysfunction. Notable contributions include redefining functional assessment in chronic rheumatic mitral regurgitation, clarifying myocardial fibrosis patterns, and establishing normative echocardiographic parameters for black African populations.

Essop has also explored left ventricular non-compaction, familial cardiomyopathy screening, and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease. Across these themes, the research emphasizes early detection of subclinical dysfunction, population-specific reference standards, and improved risk stratification, strengthening cardiovascular care in resource-constrained and high-burden settings.