Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged

Welcome to another episode of Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged. Today Dr. Mehra pulls back the curtain on one of cardiology’s most common and most misunderstood procedures: the coronary stent. When a stress test comes back abnormal, “stent” is often the word that follows, and for many patients, it sounds urgent and final. But is it always the right move? In this episode, we confront the myths...

Most patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFIB) are handed a prescription for blood thinners often without ever learning about another potentially life-changing option. In this episode of Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged, Dr. Aditya Mehra deep dives into the two main tools for stroke prevention in AFIB: traditional anticoagulants and the innovative Watchman device. He breaks down how...

Welcome back to Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged, where real conversations shed light on life-changing heart treatments. In today’s episode,  Dr. Mehra demystifies one of the most dangerous yet misunderstood cardiovascular emergencies: pulmonary embolism. Each year, hundreds of thousands in the U.S. experience a blood clot in the lungs, a condition that can strike anyone, often with subtle or...

Welcome back to Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged, where we demystify the world of heart treatments with real, honest conversations. Today’s episode tackles one of the most common and often terrifying reasons people rush to the emergency room: chest pain. Millions experience it every year, but while some cases are true emergencies, many are not. The real challenge? Most people can’t tell the d...

Welcome back to Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged! In this episode, our hosts dive deep into the world of cholesterol a number everyone talks about, but few truly understand. With new guidelines released on cholesterol management, Dr. Aditya Mehra breaks down what these updates actually mean for patients and clinicians. From demystifying LDL, HDL, and lipoprotein (a), to clarifying the real si...

Welcome to Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged, where we have real conversations about heart treatments that change lives. In this episode, host and cardiologist Dr. Aditya Mehra to tackles one of the biggest and often underestimated challenges in cardiovascular health: high blood pressure. Despite affecting nearly half of adults, hypertension remains a “silent killer,” frequently going undiagno...

Welcome back to Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged, the show where we cut through the noise to bring you real conversations about heart treatments that change lives. In this episode, Dr. Mehra, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, unpacks one of the most common and confusing heart rhythm conditions: atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Millions are diagnosed with AFib each year and are immed...

Welcome to the very first episode of Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged, a show designed to demystify the world of heart care and empower patients to make informed decisions about their health. Hosted by interventional cardiologist Dr. Aditiya Mehra, this episode lays the foundation for honest, jargon-free conversations around treatment options, patient fears, and the rapidly evolving landscape...

Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged is a physician-led podcast for patients and families facing real heart treatment decisions, and looking for answers they can trust. Hosted by interventional cardiologist Dr. Aditya Mehra, the show breaks down modern cardiovascular treatments clearly, honestly, and without hype. Each episode explores the decisions behind medications, procedures, and advanced th...