Dr Rakesh Mohanlall is a clinical technologist, CEO of the Heart & Health Centre, founder of the Treating Hearts Foundation and the International ECP Association, as well as one of the pioneers of non-invasive integrated healthcare in South Africa.
Heart disease is often referred to as a "silent killer".
While the healthcare sector speaks extensively about it, many people still do not recognise the warning signs until it is too late.
Heart disease develops gradually and often produces few or no symptoms in its early stages. By the time chest pain or shortness of breath occurs, the heart may already be under significant strain.
This is why early detection and treatment are so important.
