Imperfect Heart

Imperfect Heart


Latest Episodes

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

Episode 37: Dr. Allan Stewart’s Childhood Appreciation of Mechanics Lead to “Unroofing” of Myocardial Bridges.
September 10, 2024

What if the future of heart surgery didn't involve massive scars and long recovery times? On this episode we'll visit the pioneering world of minimally invasive cardiac procedures through the eyes of

Episode 36: Pete Furman’s Push to Get Proper Insurance Acceptance for His Myocardial Bridge
August 28, 2024

Join me for an enlightening episode of the Imperfect Heart Program, where I sit down with Pete Furman, a competitive cyclist who shares his unexpected heart health journey. Despite his excellent physi

Episode 35: An Important Message and Updates From Your Host.
August 14, 2024

Imagine waking up each day with a renewed sense of hope and determination, knowing you're part of a community that truly understands your journey. In this special update episode of Imperfect Heart, I,