Amjad Iqbal, M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
4455 Dressler Rd Nw Canton OH, 44718
About
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.
Education and Training
Dow University of Health Sciences MD 1974
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
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Amjad Iqbal, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
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 READ MORE
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 READ MORE
Should I take medications for clogged heart arteries?
Yes. It is very important to treat clogged arteries as this may lead to heart attacks READ MORE
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 benign READ MORE
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 READ MORE
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 READ MORE
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Disease 1989
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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Amjad Iqbal, who serves patients in Canton, Ohio.
A top professional in the field of cardiology, Dr. Iqbal sees patients at Advanced Cardiovascular Center in Canton, Ohio.
In regards to his educational background, he earned his medical degree from the Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan in 1974. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in 1986 and 1989, respectively.
An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).
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