Episode 32: A Doctor’s Diagnostics & Research Lead a Myocardial Bridge Patient to “Unroofed” Success

[@joannemacdonald5400]

Thank you for this informative & helpful video. I recently learned that I have a myocardial bridge, insufficient valve function & an enlarged chamber (with no blockages). I also have high LDL, in spite of a healthy, low-carb diet & regular, vigorous daily excercise. On numerous occasions I experienced chest pain, shortness of breath, & irregular heartbeat. My stress test results have been normal, but I live in fear of keeling over with a heart attack. What can I do to alleviate my symptoms? My cardiologist wants to "investigate" for an autoimmune disease, but I believe my symptoms are solely due to the myocardial bridge & leaky valve.

[@imperfectheartpodcast7944]

Joanne, in my humble opinion I'm going to suggest you trust your gut. I'm not sure of your location but I would find a doctor that can properly address the bridge, get you the proper CT scan to identify the significance of the bridge and theb go from there. You may even want to apply to Dr. Shah's clinical trial. He does have hospitals around the country that are participating. Pls keep me posted on your progress. I am currently speaking with another gentleman that has high cholesterol, no blockages, a significant bridge that is causing shortness of breath, arrhythmias and angina under stress. He just completed his provocative testing and is now headed for scheduling of his surgery and he couldn't be more excited as he, and his medical team are 100% convinced it's the bridge. (Hes in the Philadelphia area and his hospital is also participating in Dr Shah's clinical trial program, although he is not.) Stay positive and keep pushing your providers to get you where you need to be and feel free to share the podcast with them as well. We're getting enough doctors in there that are well recognized names and it should influence any doubters. I can certainly appreciate your concerns about a heart attack but you're doing what you need to do.