Imperfect Heart

Author: Jeff Holden

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. Its 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.
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Episode 59: Cath Lab Process and Procedures for Myocardial Bridge Testing.
Thursday, 11 September, 2025

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 insight and personal storytelling, centered around Myocardial Bridges and the power of advocacy—both in the hospital and in life.Vesta offers behind-the-scenes perspective on what happens inside the cath lab, what patients should expect, and why self-advocacy is critical in a system that often overlooks certain heart conditions—especially in women. She also shares how her own healing journey led her to launch Open Heart Healing, a podcast about emotional transformation, self-love, and reclaiming personal power.We'll also explore how their chance connection at a podcast convention turned into a powerful reminder that there are no coincidences—just timely, even serendipitous conversations waiting to happen.IN THIS EPISODE:-What really happens in the cardiac cath lab-How myocardial bridges are identified ( and often dismissed)-The importance of IVUS and other imaging tools-Tips for patients prepping for a heart cath-Vesta's journey from healthcare worker to holistic healing advocateYou can learn more about Vesta:-Host: Open Heart Healing Podcast-Email: vesta@vitalitywithvesta.com-Instagram: @openhearthealingChapter Timestamps(00:00) Myocardial Bridge and Heart Health(13:42) Cardiologists Discuss Heart Bridges(18:39) Advocating for Heart Health Awareness(22:32) Healing Through Holistic Health Perspectives(31:01) Journey to Heart HealthOrder Imperfect Heart: Stories of Myocardial Bridges - Available on Amazon