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Latest Episodes

Episode 48: Deadly Desperation Leads to a Myocardial Bridge Unroofing in Pakistan.
February 13, 2025

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 c

Episode 47: Heartfelt Recognition and Gratitude for Recovery From Myocardial Bridge Heart Surgery.
January 29, 2025

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 his

Episode 46: My Virtual Conversation With A I About Myocardial Bridges.
January 08, 2025

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.
December 24, 2024

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 journeys

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