Imperfect Heart
Imperfect Heart is a podcast designed for, hosted by and recorded with those affected by or involved with the care and support for those with the birth defect of a Myocardial Bridge. Interviews with healthcare professionals, support professionals and those navigating their way through the often challenging process of diagnosis and treatment are the focus of the content. It’s their stories that are meant to inform, educate and even entertain in an effort to insure hope for the listener that what they are experiencing is real, that they are not alone and that there is hope for relief from the varied symptoms of a Myocardial Bridge.
The host, Jeff Holden, has his own story to tell from symptom to diagnosis to treatment thus giving him insight and empathy as well as experience in the process of advocating for the patient. The program also seeks to make the healthcare industry more aware of the real symptoms of Myocardial Bridges with an aim to eliminate the gaslighting that is so prevalent around this defect and directly address the reality that Myocardial Bridges may be responsible for many more deaths from sudden cardiac arrest than previously thought. Early diagnosis and treatment could not only improve but may actually save lives when properly applied. More information can be found on the podcast website, www.myimperfectheart.com.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 67
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 59: Cath Lab Process and Procedures for Myocardial Bridge Testing.
This episode I sit down with Vesta Hurlbutt, a cardiac cath lab x-ray tech, functional nutritionist, and host of the Open Heart Healing podcast. This conversation becomes a unique blend of medical in…
Episode 58: Provocative Testing for Myocardial Bridges and Effect on the Heart. Encore Edition.
This is an encore episode as I believe we cannot stress the significance enough for this type of testing to confirm the effects of a myocardial bridge on the patient. The more that's known, the more …
Episode 57: How Pain, Perseverance and Prayer Led to Successful Robotic Unroofing.
What if facing a serious heart condition could be your turning point towards a more empowered life? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of Teresa Raisanen, a woman who transformed challen…
Episode 56: How an Imperfect Heart Nearly Ruined a Marriage.
This episode needs little description. Thanks to Kelly and Tank Sears for their candid and sometimes raw emotion in this conversation as they share the reality of the strain a myocardial bridge can p…
Episode 55: Dr. Ronald Hoffman Interviews ME on Intelligent Medicine.
This intro requires few words. We have a friend with a huge podcast and radio audience. 170 stations strong and he gave us the courtesy of interviewing me to help us get our stories told and raise th…
Episode 54: Heart Surgery IS Life and Death Serious
Navigating the intricate journey of living with a myocardial bridge is no small feat. This episode, I open up about the emotional rollercoaster of coping with myocardial bridges and stress the undeni…
Episode 53: To Unroof or Not to Unroof? Janie Desmond Ison Shares Her Very Unique Health Journey.
Could you be one of the tens of thousands of people unknowingly living with a myocardial bridge? Or worse yet, knowingly living with the condition and not having it recognized as a potentially sympto…
Episode 52: Microvascular Disease - Beyond the Bridge. Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Khaled Ziada explains.
Can myocardial bridges be more than just incidental findings in cardiac diagnostics? Join us as we unravel this complex topic with Dr. Khaled Ziada from the Cleveland Clinic. You'll gain a deep under…
Episode 51: Discover INOCA - Establishing Diagnostic Protocols with Dr. Samit Shah
What if the symptoms of heart disease are present, but the usual suspects aren't to blame? This intriguing question sets the stage for my conversation with Dr. Samit Shah, as we dive into the complex…
Episode 50: An Unbelievable Journey of Friendship, Advocacy and Hope.
What happens when a fit and active lifestyle is interrupted by an unexpected health condition? Join me as I explore the profound journey of Mark Davis, one of my most dear friends, as he discovers so…
Faith Carries Open Heart Surgery Patient to Successful Unroofing. Encore Episode.
IMPERFECT HEART: STORIES OF MYOCARDIAL BRIDGES… THE BOOK! You can now find it on amazon by clicking on the link HERE. Share it with your doctor, your cardiologist or anyone interested in learning …
FINALLY… A BOOK! THE BOOK! MY BOOK – Proves Myocardial Bridges Cause Heart Attacks.
Enduring the tumultuous journey of heart condition diagnosis and treatment led me, Jeff Holden, to realize the profound need for a supportive community and reliable information. Reflecting on my own …
Episode 49: From Heart Nurse to Heart Patient-Jen Shetler’s “Unroofing” Journey.
Jennifer Shetler never imagined that a routine run would lead her from the role of a healthcare professional to that of a heart patient. Yet, an unexpected bout of chest pain during her daily jog tur…
Episode 48: Deadly Desperation Leads to a Myocardial Bridge Unroofing in Pakistan.
Embarking on a quest for answers, Steve Millington faced a world of mystery when his heart first sent distress signals at just 22. Misdiagnosed and misunderstood, Steve’s journey through unrelenting …
Episode 47: Heartfelt Recognition and Gratitude for Recovery From Myocardial Bridge Heart Surgery.
Facing unexpected health challenges can be a monumental experience, as lifelong athlete John Chan discovered when he encountered severe chest pains during an ultra marathon. Join us as he recounts hi…
Episode 46: My Virtual Conversation With A I About Myocardial Bridges.
I was doing some work with AI for a project and I wondered what I would find if I began a conversation about myocardial bridges. To my amazement, the responses to my questions were quite contemporary…
Thank You for Another Incredible Year of Stories and a Little Holiday Message.
In this episode I take a moment to reflect and celebrate a year of content novelty and camaraderie in our Imperfect Heart community. From hosting 11 awesome patients who shared their personal journey…
Episode 45: Robotic’s Revolution in Cardiac Care. Dr. Johannes Bonatti Shares Myocardial Bridge Unroofing From the Operating Room.
This episode includes graphic video and a detailed explanation of the “unroofing procedure” from the operating room and is best when viewed on the “Imperfect Heart” YouTube Channel.
In this, the thir…
Episode 44: Describing in Detail the Myocardial Bridge Provocative Test Procedure with UPMC’s Dr. Jeffrey Fowler.
Unlock the secrets of properly understanding and diagnosing myocardial bridges with insight from Dr. Jeffrey Fowler, a leading interventional cardiologist at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. …
Episode 43: David Vollmer’s Journey Into the Holisitic and Alterntative Therapies. Part 1 of a 3 part series.
When David Vollmer first felt his heart race unpredictably during a workout, little did he know it would kickstart a journey that would redefine his understanding of health. From grappling with atria…