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Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged

About the show.

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.

About the host.

Dr. Aditya Mehra — Internal medicine and Cardiologist. Board certified in Internal medicine, Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cardiology fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson… Read the full profile →

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Ep 10 · Sep 11, 2026 · 33 min

Raising PAD Awareness September Spotlight on Peripheral Artery Disease

Welcome to Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged! In this special episode, Dr. Mehra shines the spotlight on a condition that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: peripheral artery disease, or PAD. September marks PAD Awareness Month, making it the…

Ep 9 · Jul 17, 2026 · 29 min

Catheter-Valve Revolution: Expanding Heart Treatment Options for High-Risk and Elderly Patients

Welcome back to Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged! In today's episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of structural heart disease, where cutting-edge catheter-based valve therapies are reshaping how we treat faulty heart valves. For decades…

Ep 8 · Jul 1, 2026 · 20 min

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” is often the…

Ep 7 · Jun 22, 2026 · 29 min

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. Aditya Mehra deep…

Ep 6 · Jun 2, 2026 · 33 min

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: pulmonary…

Ep 5 · May 11, 2026 · 30 min

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 room: chest…

Ep 4 · Apr 22, 2026 · 27 min

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. Aditya Mehra breaks…

Mar 23, 2026 · 29 min

Unplugging Hypertension: New Rules, Risks, and Real Solutions for Better Heart Health

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…

Ep 3 · Mar 3, 2026 · 26 min

Navigating AFib: Understanding Risk, Treatment Choices, and Shared Decision-Making

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…

Ep 2 · Feb 17, 2026 · 24 min

Inside Modern Cardiology: Tools, Options, and Patient Understanding

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…

Ep 1 · Jan 22, 2026 · 1 min

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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…

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