Imperfect Heart

Imperfect Heart


Latest Episodes

Episode 45: Robotic’s Revolution in Cardiac Care. Dr. Johannes Bonatti Shares Myocardial Bridge Unroofing From the Operating Room.
December 12, 2024

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 thi

Episode 44: Describing in Detail the Myocardial Bridge Provocative Test Procedure with UPMC’s Dr. Jeffrey Fowler.
December 04, 2024

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. O

Episode 43: David Vollmer’s Journey Into the Holisitic and Alterntative Therapies. Part 1 of a 3 part series.
November 27, 2024

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 atrial

Encore Episode: Expressing Gratitude for the Holiday with the Gratitude Psychologist, Dr. Peggy DeLong.
November 26, 2024

For many of us afflicted with this condition, it's easy to get lost in the challenges of living with a myocardial bridge. Whether you've been unroofed or not, there are still a myriad of things to be

Episode 42: How Ben Hunt’s Heart Health was Finally Revealed and Ultimately Repaired.
November 12, 2024

Imagine growing up on a rural desert farm, surrounded by sports and discovering pickleball before it became a sensation. That was Benjamin Hunt's life until an unexpected health crisis turned his worl

Episode 41: My (Your) First Meeting With a New Cardiologist Post Unroofing Surgery.
October 29, 2024

Knowing I needed to find a cardiologist in my home community post surgery, left me a little disappointed to leave the confines of Stanford's outstanding care. After two years it seemed a good idea to

Episode 40: Meetup Session- Post Surgery Recovery. Our (VERY!) Candid Discussion.
October 03, 2024

What if the very medication meant to ease your post-surgery pain ends up causing a whole new set of problems? This episode pulls back the curtain on the real-life challenges of post-surgery recovery,

Episode 39: Meetup Session-The Caregivers Perspective On Living With a Myocardial Bridged Partner.
September 25, 2024

Live from the Imperfect Heart meetup, this episode features an intimate and heartfelt roundtable discussion among the patients and their caregivers who have all experienced the effects of a myocardial

Imperfect Heart Meetup Thank You & Shout Outs.
September 20, 2024

These things don't happen in a vacuum so I just wanted to express my appreciation for everyone that took the time out of their weekend to show up, contribute and use their stories to the benefit of ot

Episode 38: Meetup Session Live With Dr. Kofidis on Myocardial Bridge Scarring and More.
September 18, 2024

Is there a right surgical approach that completely transforms the lives of patients with myocardial bridges? This episode is a live recording of the first ever myocardial bridge meetup where Dr. Theo