Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged
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 therapies, helping listeners understand why certain treatments are recommended, when to act, and what options actually exist.
This podcast is designed to replace fear and confusion with clarity - so patients can make informed, confident decisions about their heart care.
Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged
Latest Episodes
Rethinking Stents: When They Help, When Medications Work, and What Patients Should Ask
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...
Blood Thinners or Watchman Device Navigating AFIB Stroke Prevention
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. Adity...
Pulmonary Embolism Decoded: Recognizing the Silent Danger in Cardiovascular Medicine
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...
Understanding Chest Pain: When to Worry, When to Act, and How Doctors Decide
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 ro...
Breaking Down Cholesterol: Understanding New 2026 Guidelines and What They Mean for Your Heart
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. Adity...