Medical articles from Dr Iqbal Malik

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02/05/2022

Cardiologist

Hailey Bieber Stroke - PFO: What is it, and when should it be closed?

In this fascinating article, esteemed London-based consultant interventional cardiologist, Dr Iqbal Malik, provides us with an in-depth account of what exactly Hayley Bieber suffered from recently, and explains why a PFO forms, how it is diagnosed, and when it should be closed.

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24/02/2022

Dr Iqbal Malik

Cardiologist

CT coronary angiogram scan: your all-you-need-to-know guide

Read this patient-journey-style guide where highly esteemed London-based cardiologist, Dr Iqbal Malik, answers all the essential questions you might have before going for a CT coronary angiogram scan.

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06/09/2021

Dr Iqbal Malik

Cardiologist

CT coronary angiogram: what do you know?

Sometimes a CT coronary angiogram (CTCA) may be necessary to check out the heart. When is it appropriate, who can have it, and what should you expect? Dr Iqbal Malik, a leading cardiologist, has detailed this essential information and answered the basic questions about CT coronary scans.

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16/08/2021

Dr Iqbal Malik

Cardiologist

An expert explains COVID-19 and LONG COVID

Over a year has passed since COVID-19 entered our lives. However, there are still many questions surrounding what it is and its impacts. Dr Iqbal Malik, an award winning consultant cardiologist, answers the main questions and explains the connection with the heart and lungs.

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23/07/2021

Dr Iqbal Malik

Cardiologist

Aortic stenosis: what is it and how does it occur?

In our latest article, we spoke to exceptionally well-regarded cardiologist, Dr Iqbal Malik, with regards to the common valve disease condition aortic stenosis. Here, the London-based doctor offers his expert insight into the heart condition, describing why it occurs and outlining effective minimally invasive treatment options for the heart-related disease.

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21/01/2021

Dr Iqbal Malik

Cardiologist

Chest pain: symptoms, causes and what to do if you think it is a heart emergency

It is difficult to know when you should take your chest pain seriously and when you can safely ignore it as there is a myriad of different causes - some more serious than others. Dr Iqbal Malik, a leading consultant cardiologist explains the symptoms and causes and what you should do if you think it's serious.

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10/12/2020

Dr Iqbal Malik

Cardiologist

Does the daily use of aspirin really prevent a heart attack or stroke?

Dr Iqbal Malik, an award-winning London-based cardiologist explains whether taking a low-dose aspirin every day can really help prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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20/11/2020

Dr Iqbal Malik

Cardiologist

TAVI: the alternative to open heart surgery

If your cardiologist would like for you to have transcatheter aortic valve insertion (TAVI) to repair your heart valve disease, you may be wondering what happens exactly during the procedure. One of our expert cardiologists Dr Iqbal Malik explains all that you need to know about the life-saving operation.