Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unplugged

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Raising PAD Awareness September Spotlight on Peripheral Artery Disease

2026-09-1132:55

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 perfect time to dive into what PAD is, who it affects, why it often goes undiagnosed, and what warning signs you should look out for. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or just curious about your own cardiovascular health, this episode w...

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

2026-07-1728:45

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, open-heart surgery was the only path for patients with failing valves—often leaving older or high-risk individuals without options beyond, "You're not a candidate." But that's no longer the case. Join Dr. Mehra he breaks down the basics of he...

Rethinking Stents: When They Help, When Medications Work, and What Patients Should Ask

2026-07-0120:26

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 and explore the evidence, showing when a stent can save a life, when medication is just as effec...

Blood Thinners or Watchman Device Navigating AFIB Stroke Prevention

2026-06-2229:01

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 blood clots form in the heart, why stroke prevention must be one of the very first conversations ...

Pulmonary Embolism Decoded: Recognizing the Silent Danger in Cardiovascular Medicine

2026-06-0233:01

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 mistaken symptoms, and demands urgent recognition to ensure the best possible outcome. Toge...

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