Episode 10: Stanford’s Dr. Jack Boyd Explains Myocardial Bridge Surgery. The Unroofing Process.

This is a very special episode for anyone considering the unroofing process for their Myocardial Bridge. Dr. Jack Boyd, Stanford School of Medicine’s Clinical Associate Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery is my guest.  Dr. Boyd was the surgeon who performed my unroofing procedure and along with the entire Myocardial Bridge Research Team, is responsible for giving me the life as I knew it, back.  Join our conversation as we discuss what happens in the operating room for this surgery and how the procedure is literally done, the pros and cons of various types of entry to the heart from sternotomy to robotic surgery and why the procedure is still considered somewhat controversial amongst cardiologists.  If you are struggling to get acknowledgement from a cardiologist, if you’re uncertain of your diagnosis, if you’re worried about the surgical process in general or the possibility of a heart attack, this conversation should help you minimize the fear of what will most likely improve the quality of your life.  If you or someone you know is struggling with the decision for whatever reason, this is a must listen as you’re hearing from the leading thoracic surgeon in the country on Myocardial Bridge unroofing procedures. Anyone considering the surgery will benefit from this episode.  I hope it brings you peace in your decision, confidence to move forward and comfort knowing the mystery of what happens is clarified.  Now you can take the necessary steps toward minimizing the symptoms of the bridge and getting the life you knew, back.To learn more or find all past episodes you can visit the website www.myimperfectheart.comIf you would like to see the pertinent segments or the entire interview with Dr. Boyd, you can find them on YouTube: “imperfectheartpodcast”If you like what you heard, please give us a positive review on whichever app you're using, like and follow us so you never miss an episode. Also, please visit the website, MyImperfectHeart.com and sign up to our database as we work to build a more connected, informed and supportive network of the Imperfect Heart community. Thanks for listening and thank you for your support.  If you don't yet have your very own copy of the book: Imperfect Heart: Stories of Myocardial Bridges, you can find it anywhere in paperback, tablet or audiobook versions. And, yes, that's me doing the audiobook version as well. :) I hope you enjoy it.