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 undiagnosed or undertreated. With new guidelines, breakthrough medications, and innovative procedures like renal artery denervation now on the scene, managing blood pressure isn’t what it used to be. But what do these changes actually mean for patients in their everyday lives?

Dr. Mehra breaks down what’s new in hypertension care, from understanding the real risk behind the numbers and recognizing secondary causes, to what makes a case truly “resistant” and when advanced therapies should be considered. Whether you’re living with high blood pressure or simply want to take charge of your heart health, this is a must-listen for timely, practical insights that can make all the difference.

Let’s dive in and get the facts you and your heart need to know.

00:00 "Hypertension: Risks & Importance of Control"

04:25 Hypertension Guidelines Update 2025

08:40 Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement Guidelines

12:08 "Evaluating Causes of Hypertension"

16:49 "Understanding Hypertension Medications"

20:30 "Resistant Hypertension and Kidney Treatment"

23:16 Renal Denervation for Hypertension

25:29 Renal Denervation: Risks vs Benefits