Pioneering non-invasive medical testing and treatment in SA Clinical Technologist extraordinaire Dr Rakesh Mohanlall (48) holds a patent on a blood rejuvenation machine, started a new treatment in South Africa for cardiac patients known as External Counterpulsation (ECP), is the founder of the International ECP Association, introduced the first non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests in Africa (3D Vasculography – 3DVG), and is the first perfusionist in the world to achieve a Doctorate in Cardiovascular Perfusion.
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ndomitable Mohanlall is the CEO of South African External Counterpulsation Centre in Durban North, which offers 3DVG as well as treatment for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and heart disease before or after stents and bypass surgery.
He has treated thousands of patients (including medical professionals) from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Mozambique, Scotland, Mauritius, etc. in the last decade with a greater than 90% success rate. Growing up the eldest son among four to a humble bookkeeper (father) and machinist (mother) in Phoenix, he went on to participate competitively in karate, volleyball, table tennis and soccer on a local, national and international level.
RAKESH MOHANLALL DUT Clinical Technology graduate
Although the winner of the National Science Olympiad in 1990, Mohanlall had to work for a year after matric due to financial constraints, then enrolled for Medical Technology at DUT in 1992. After successfully completing his first year, doctors thought that Mohanlall would never walk again after suffering severe spinal cord injuries from a terrible car accident. It took a year to recover but by then his course had changed and his credits had fallen away. He turned to karate again, became super fit and started two karate clubs with over 100 students. Mohanlall worked in a printing press for two years while teaching karate in the evenings and enrolled for Clinical Technology at DUT in 1995.“It was great getting a second opportunity to study so I was not going to waste it.”
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Use what you achieve to help others and you will never have time to concentrate on your life’s shortcomings. One day those deeds will come back to help you. DUTConnect // 28
