FOX21 — Foundations Of Cardiology eXplained

Think of FOX21 as a library of 21 core heart topics—from blood pressure basics to recovery after a cardiac event. Each topic is short, plain‑language, and built to support better visits with your clinician. Explore more deep dives on the Education Hub and prep steps on the Patient Guide. For clinical care, visit the main practice: gustavotamayoarana.com.

1. Blood Pressure (SBP/DBP)
2. Heart Rate & Rhythm (Sinus vs Arrhythmias)
3. Ejection Fraction
4. Coronary Artery Disease
5. Heart Failure (HFrEF/HFpEF)
6. Cholesterol: LDL/HDL/Triglycerides
7. Atherosclerosis & Plaque
8. Diabetes & A1c
9. Obesity, BMI & Waist Circumference
10. Exercise Prescription & HR Zones
11. Dietary Patterns (Mediterranean & DASH)
12. Smoking & Vascular Risk
13. Antiplatelets & Anticoagulants
14. Statins & Lipid‑Lowering Therapies
15. ECG/EKG Basics
16. Echo & Stress Testing
17. Sleep & Blood Pressure
18. Stress, Mood & the Heart
19. Cardiac Rehab & Secondary Prevention
20. Red‑Flag Symptoms & When to Call
21. Telehealth Follow‑up & Monitoring

• Visit prep checklist (meds, logs, labs, questions)
• After‑visit actions & tracking (BP, symptoms, meds)
• Cardiac rehab—how to get started
• Understanding prescriptions & side effects
• How to read essential numbers (EF, LDL, A1c, BP)

• Quiet, well‑lit space; camera at eye level.
• Have BP cuff, HR monitor or watch, scale if possible.
• Medication list, allergies, and recent labs nearby.
• Share symptom timeline and goals for the visit.
• Ask for a written plan & follow‑up cadence.