Dr. Philasande Mkoko

Philasande Mkoko is a South African cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist affiliated with Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town. His academic work centers on arrhythmias, conduction disease, device therapy, and infective endocarditis within resource-constrained settings. He has contributed to regional registries that inform contemporary practice and improve understanding of cardiovascular disease patterns in sub-Saharan Africa.

His publications highlight the causes and management of heart block in younger patients, cardiac sarcoidosis, sudden cardiac death, and outcomes of implantable cardioverter defibrillators. He has also examined the feasibility and safety of catheter ablation in the public sector, demonstrating the development of advanced electrophysiology services locally.

A further focus includes infective endocarditis, particularly prosthetic valve and blood culture–negative cases, where his work underscores the diagnostic value of molecular testing and multidisciplinary care. Collectively, his research strengthens evidence-based cardiology in South Africa and advances context-specific strategies for complex cardiac conditions.