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Amjad Iqbal, M.D.

Cardiologist

Dr. Amjad Iqbal is a cardiologist practicing in Canton, OH. Dr. Iqbal specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Iqbal also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
50 years Experience
Amjad Iqbal, M.D.
  • Canton, OH
  • Dow University of Health Sciences
  • Accepting new patients

Should I take medications for high blood pressure?

Yes. High blood pressure needs to be treated as it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and many other problems

Can high blood pressure be fixed with a diet change?

Diet can make a significant difference in lowering BP. Decreasing salt intake, losing weight and exercise are all very important

Should I take medications for clogged heart arteries?

Yes. It is very important to treat clogged arteries as this may lead to heart attacks

Myxomatous Mitral Valve

Your diagnoses are nothing serious. Your symptoms likely are from anxiety, although myxomatous mitral valve can occasionally cause minor chest pains and skipped beats. Again very READ MORE
Your diagnoses are nothing serious. Your symptoms likely are from anxiety, although myxomatous mitral valve can occasionally cause minor chest pains and skipped beats. Again very benign

How long after the heart transplant can you resume normal activity?

It varies depending on the patients condition. Your friend should check with his/her transplant team regarding activity including cardiac rehab

Death by Amidorane

I have never seen this with IV or oral amiodarone. Your mothers unfortunate death was not result of the single IV amiodarone dosage