Welcome to Imperfect Heart!

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.

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Episode 53: To Unroof or Not to Unroof? Janie Desmond Ison Shares Her Very Unique Health Journey.

Reviews

Great summary

"I was getting surgery at Stanford (7/21/21) when you were first having problems. Life has been great ever since I was unroofed. Looking forward to hearing the rest of your story!"

Mindy in Alabama | Jan. 20, 2023

MY imperfect heart.

"I was diagnosed with a myocardial bridge in July 2022. I was a mail carrier who walked, on average, 10 miles a day. I will have my first consultation with the Cleveland Clinic Cardiology in mid Febr…"

Wdkaatfan | Jan. 18, 2023

MB

"I’m also a survivor of Myocardial Bridge. Thank you for bringing awareness. I was unroofed in Grand Rapids, Mi in April of 2019. I was the 1st to have it done in this area. I wish you all the best…"

Khoseth | Jan. 10, 2023

About the Host

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Jeff Holden

Podcast Host

Jeff Holden suffered a heart attack on August 26th, 2021 when he was arguably in the best shape of his life. His desperate attempt to determine a reason and end a life-threatening situation meant months of hospital visits and testing with cardiac specialists. Eventually sent to Stanford Medical Center, it was determined he had an often-misdiagnosed congenital heart condition known as a myocardial bridge. Controversial surgery successfully repaired his heart. A podcast studio owner (Hear Me Now Studio) and podcaster, he created the podcast “Imperfect Heart” to raise awareness of this condition, support those with unexplained cardiac symptoms, and challenge medical perspectives on heart attack-like events with no immediately identifiable cause.JEFF HOLDEN suffered a heart attack on August 26th, 2021 when he was arguably in the best shape of his life. His desperate attempt to determine a reason and end a life-threatening situation meant months of hospital visits and testing with cardiac specialists. Eventually sent to Stanford Medical Center, it was determined he had an often-misdiagnosed congenital heart condition known as a myocardial bridge. Controversial surgery successfully repaired his heart. A podcast studio owner (Hear Me Now Studio) and podcaster, he created the podcast “Imperfect Heart” to raise awareness of this condition, support those with unexplained cardiac symptoms, and challenge medical perspectives on heart attack-like events with no immediately identifiable cause.

Recent Episodes

June 5, 2025

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 symptomatic, even life threateni...
May 14, 2025

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 understanding of how myocardial...
May 11, 2025

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 world of ischemia with no...
April 9, 2025

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 something he, nor I,