Aspro Nqoba Tsabedze

Nqoba Tsabedze is a South African cardiologist and academic affiliated with a tertiary academic centre in Johannesburg. His work centers on cardiovascular disease in sub-Saharan Africa, with emphasis on heart failure, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease, and hypertension. He contributes to both clinical and translational research, integrating advanced imaging, pharmacotherapy, and outcomes research to address region-specific cardiovascular challenges.

His publications highlight expertise in heart failure pathophysiology, including peripartum and dilated cardiomyopathy, as well as the emerging role of metabolomics in risk stratification. He has advanced understanding of cardiac and renal comorbidities in people living with HIV and has reported important cardiovascular magnetic resonance findings in African populations, strengthening context-relevant evidence for prognosis and management.

Tsabedze’s work in interventional and preventive cardiology includes studies on STEMI outcomes, anticoagulation control in atrial fibrillation, and comparative effectiveness of antihypertensive and beta-blocker therapies in patients of African ancestry. Through meta-analyses and real-world data, he informs guideline-relevant debates and promotes equitable cardiovascular care in low- and middle-income settings.