Joel E. Futral MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
Arizona Hwy 264 & Hwy 191 Ganado AZ, 86505About
Dr. Joel Futral is a cardiologist practicing in Ganado, AZ. Dr. Futral 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. Futral also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Sildenafil, nifedipine and acetazolamide do not allow for blood flow through intrapulmonary arteriovenous anastomoses during exercise while breathing 100% oxygen.
- Postoperative management and complications of coronary artery bypass surgery.
- Postoperative management and complications of coronary artery bypass surgery.
- Treatment of microemboli of the upper extremity.
- Treatment of microemboli of the upper extremity.
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