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                                                                                                The Challenge:
                                                                                                Find and develop a vehicle to utilize both textbook
                                                                                                information from the medical publishing division and
                                                                                                medical art from the anatomical chart division.

                                                                                                Breakthrough Solution:
                                                                                                combine topics from The 5 Minute Patient Consult
                                                                                                textbook with appropriate medical illustrations from
                                                                                                anatomical charts into a series of patient ed folders,
                                                                                                available for sponsorship by pharma companies.




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                                                                                 Symptoms of high blood pressure
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                                                                               High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)   Basics                                                                                                                                             Diagnosis                                                Treatment                                                                                                 Self-Care                                           Additional Resources
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                                                                                                                    What Is high blood pressure?
                                                                                                                    Your blood pressure is a measurement of
                                                                                                                    the force of blood flow against the walls of
                                                                                                                                                                      Typically, people only realize they have
                                                                                                                                                                      high blood pressure when they visit their
                                                                                                                                                                      health care provider for some other reason
                                                                                                                                                                      and their blood pressure is taken as part
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           are more likely to develop high blood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           pressure after menopause.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Your race High blood pressure occurs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           more frequently in blacks.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Typically, your health care provider will
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       only diagnose high blood pressure if it is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       high several times over a period of time.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Unless it is dangerously high, you don’t
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Typically, treatment includes making some


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lifestyle changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and even death.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                lifestyle changes and taking medication.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Medications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Even after making lifestyle changes, some
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   people are not able to lower their blood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Blood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Steps you can take to care for yourself
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and lower your blood pressure include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Attend all appointments with your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            health care provider so your blood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             American Heart Association
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             1-800-242-8721
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             www.heart.org/HEARTORG/


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                                                                                                                    your arteries as blood moves through your                                                                                                                                                                                                                      pressure. Your provider may recommend
                                        From The 5-Minute Clinical Consult                                          body. Factors that affect the amount of force
                                                                                                                                                                      of the routine exam. Ask your provider how           Your family history High blood              have high blood pressure after one un-                    Maintain a healthy weight and if you are          one medication or a combination of several,              pressure can be monitored.                       National Stroke Association
                                                                                                                                                                      often he or she recommends having yours              pressure tends to run in families.          usual reading. Your provider will take into               overweight, meet with a dietitian.                depending on your unique needs.                          Take all medications exactly as                  1-800-787-6537
                                                                                                                    on the artery walls include the speed and
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                                   Pressure
                                                                                                                    volume of blood the heart pumps, how thick                                                            Factors you have some control over                                                                     Lower your salt intake.                             Diuretics Sometimes called water pills,                prescribed by your health care                   www.stroke.org/site/PageNavigator/HOME
                                                                                                                                                                      family history.                                     that increase your risk of high blood        by the time of day, activity level and the                Get active! Exercise is great way to treat                                                                 provider.
                                        © 2010 Wolters Kluwer-Health/                                               or clogged the arteries are, and the elasticity                                                                                                                                                                                                                  diuretics are typically the first medication
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       position you are in. Your provider may take               high blood pressure and lowers your risk                                                                                                                    National Heart, Lung
                                                                                                                    of the arteries.                                  Types and causes                                    pressure include:                                                                                                                                          chosen to treat high blood pressure.                   Meet with a registered dietitian to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             and Blood Institute
                                        Lippincott Williams & Wilkins                                               There are two numbers in a blood pressure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A diet high in cholesterol and sodium.     your blood pressure while you are in dif-                 for heart attacks too. by Anatomical Chart Company and alpha-beta adrenergic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    hed                              Beta                                                   establish a healthy diet.
                                                                                                                                                                      The two types of high blood pressure are:             Obesity.                                   ferent positions such as sitting, standing or                                                                                                                                                                         1-301-592-8573
                                                                                                                    reading. The numbers usually are expressed                                                                                                                                                                                      ealth/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 If you smoke, quit. If you don’t smoke,             blockers These medications work by                     Get as physically active as possible.
                                                                                                                                                                        Primary or essential high blood pressure            Physical inactivity.                       lying and at different times of the day.                  don’t start. If you need help quitting,                                                                                                                     www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
                                                                                                                    in the form of a fraction and are told to you                                                                                                                                                                                                                    causing your heart to beat more slowly                 Try activities that fit into your lifestyle
                                                                                                                                                                        This is the most common type. In about 95           High stress level.                                                                                   talk to your health care provider about
                                                                                                                    as one number over another. For example,                                                                                                           Blood pressure is measured using a piece                                                                      and less forcefully. Some cause your                   and physical abilities such as walking
                                                                                                                                                                        percent of people, no specific cause can             Drinking alcohol and smoking.                                                                        programs that can help.
                                                                                                                    you may be told your blood pressure is “135                                                                                                        of equipment called a sphygmomanome-                                                                          blood vessels to dilate.                               or cycling.
                                                                                                                                                                        be found.                                           Daily use of anti-inflammatory
                                                                                                                    over 90.”                                                                                                                                          ter, which consists of a cuff and a pressure              If you drink alcohol, talk to your provider         Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)                    Reduce stress in your life.
                                                                                                                                                                        Secondary high blood pressure                       medications such as ibuprofen or           gauge. The cuff is wrapped around your                    about an appropriate amount to drink.               inhibitors help relax your blood vessels.              Contact your health care provider if
                                                                                                                    The top number is the systolic pressure and         With this type, some other condition or             naproxen.                                  arm and inflated for a few seconds. It can
                                                                                                                    it is the measure of your blood pressure as                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calcium channel blockers These                         your condition changes or if you have
                                                                                                                                                                        factor is causing the high blood pressure.                                                     feel pretty tight when it is being inflated;
                                                                                                                    your heart squeezes (contracts) and pumps           Causes or conditions of secondary high
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Complications                                                                                                                                              medications help relax blood vessels.                  questions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       this is done to temporarily stop the flow of
                                                                                                                    blood. The lower number is the diastolic            blood pressure can include:                       The increased pressure in your blood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       blood. Using a stethoscope, your provider                                                                   As you make lifestyle changes, you may be                Immediately seek emergency medical care
                                                                                                                    pressure and is the measure of your                                                                   vessels can affect many parts of your
                                                                                                                                                                           – Kidney disease.                                                                           listens to the sound of your blood coming                                                                   able to stop taking medications at some time.            or call 9-1-1 if you have the following signs
                                                                                                                    pressure at rest.                                                                                     body, causing serious health problems                                                                                                                                                                             of a heart attack:
                                                                                                                                                                           – Narrowing of the renal artery.                                                            through the artery. The first sound heard                                                                    Never stop taking any medication without
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          for you. High blood pressure can cause:                                                                                                                                                                             Intense chest pain or a feeling
                                                                                                                    Normal blood pressure for most adults is               – Thyroid disease.                                                                          is the systolic pressure and the second is                                                                  talking with your health care provider first.
                                                                                                                    120 over 80. You may be considered to have                                                              Hardening of the arteries and an           the diastolic.                                                                                                                                                         of heavy pressure on your chest
                                                                                                                                                                           – Cushing’s syndrome.                            accumulation of fatty deposits,
                                                                                                                    high blood pressure if you consistently have                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Feeling short of breath
                                                                                                                                                                           – Medications.                                   causing narrowing (stenosis).              Your health care provider may ask you to                                                                      While medications can help with symptoms,
                                                                                                                    either a systolic pressure of 140 or higher                                                                                                                                                                                                                      they can sometimes cause unwanted side                   Pain that goes beyond your chest
                                                                                                                                                                           – Pregnancy.                                     Heart problems such as coronary            measure your blood pressure on your own                                                                                                                                 to your shoulder, arm or back
                                                                                                                    or a diastolic pressure of 90 or higher. The                                                                                                                                                                                                                     effects. If you think you are having side
                                                                                                                                                                           – Blood vessel problems.                         artery disease, enlargement of the         as a way to diagnose and monitor your                                                                                                                                  Pain in your upper abdomen
                                                                                                                    medical term for high blood pressure is                                                                                                                                                                                                                          effects from medication, talk with your
                                                                                                                                                                           – Use of certain illegal drugs.                  heart (hypertrophy), heart attack, and     condition. Ask your provider how to obtain                                                                    health care provider.                                    The above symptoms accompanied
                                                                                                                    hypertension.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            heart failure.                             a blood pressure monitoring device and                                                                                                                                 by nausea, vomiting and sweating
                                                                                                                    High blood pressure increases your risk           Who is at risk for high blood                         A stroke which happens when the            how to use it properly.
                                                                                                                    for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and      pressure?                                             blood supply to the brain is blocked or    Your health care provider may order other                                                                                                                            Immediately seek emergency medical care
                                                                                                                    kidney failure. If you have been told you         Some risk factors for high blood pressure             if a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.   tests to determine the cause of your high                                                                                                                            or call 9-1-1 if you have the following signs
                                                                                                                    have high blood pressure, be sure to follow       are in your control and some are not.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 of a stroke:
                                                                                                                    up with your health care provider.                                                                      A weakening or narrowing of the blood      blood pressure. You may have tests to
                                                                                                                                                                      Factors you can’t change include:                     vessels in your kidneys. This can cause    check for other medical conditions such                                                                                                                                Sudden weakness or numbness of your
                                                                                                                    Symptoms                                            Your age As you get older, your risk for            kidney damage and possible complete        as diabetes or heart disease and to see                                                                                                                                face, arm, or leg on one side of your body
                                                                                                                                                                        high blood pressure increases. However,             kidney failure.                            whether high blood pressure has damaged                                                                                                                                Sudden confusion, trouble talking, or
                                                                                                                    High blood pressure is called “the silent           although high blood pressure is most                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  trouble understanding
                                                                                                                    killer” by some because most people have                                                                The blood vessels in your eyes to          your heart or kidneys.
                                                                                                                                                                        common in adults, children can have it                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or
                                                                                                                    no symptoms even if their blood pressure                                                                thicken and narrow.
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                                                                                                                    is dangerously high. Some people have                                                                   Destruction of small blood vessels all                                                                                                                                                                 The 5-Minute
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                                                                                                                    mild headaches, dizziness and nosebleeds,                                                               over the body resulting in loss of nerve                                                                                                                                                                          or sudden double vision
                                                                                                                                                                        men have high blood pressure. Women
                                                                                                                    but this is rare, and usually only happens if
                                                                                                                    blood pressure is at a life-threatening level.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            function in the feet and even impotence.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Treatment                                                                                                Self-Care                                          Additional Resources
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                                                                                                                     What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
                                                                                                                     When you eat food, your body breaks down
                                                                                                                     all the sugars and starches in the food to
                                                                                                                                                                      Cause and Risk Factors
                                                                                                                                                                      Type 2 diabetes happens when your body
                                                                                                                                                                      becomes resistant to insulin (insulin resistance)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Complications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Complications usually develop slowly, but
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          eventually, can become life-threatening.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ults in fuzzy vision.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       To diagnose Type 2 diabetes, your health
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Diabetic Retinopathy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       care provider will do a physical examina-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       tion as well as talk to you about your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         plies blood to the retina becomes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The short-term goal of diabetes treatment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  is to lower your blood glucose as close to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         When one of the arteries that sup- normal as possible. The long-term goal is to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Medications to prevent complications                  Taking good care of yourself is key
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         to keeping your Type 2 diabetes from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         causing complications. Follow these
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2            Even though you have diabetes, you can
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            still live a full and satisfying life. Listed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            here are resources available to help you

                                          From The 5-Minute Clinical Consult
                                          Edited by Frank J. Domino
                                                                                                                     glucose. Glucose gives your body energy.
                                                                                                                     The pancreas, a gland located behind your
                                                                                                                     stomach, makes substances to help digest
                                                                                                                                                                      or when your pancreas stops making enough
                                                                                                                                                                      insulin. Health care providers understand what
                                                                                                                                                                      happens – the pancreas does not produce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Complications of Type 2 diabetes include
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          the following:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       family and health history.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         blocked,blood flow diminishes which
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         can lead to blindness.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Your health care provider will order a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  prevent complications.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Treatment is going to include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Losing weight
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    While medications can be effective, they can
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         guidelines:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           establish a healthy diet. Remember,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               tes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           this is the most important part of your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            do so. Ask your health care provider about
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            talking with a medical social worker if
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            you need help contacting these and other
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            resources. This list is not comprehensive.
                                                                                                                     the food and it releases hormones into your      enough insulin or the insulin does not work                                                      simple blood test known as a fasting                                                                         sometimes cause unwanted side effects If
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       blood glucose level. You will be asked to                                                                    you think you are having side effects from             treatment.
                                          © 2010 Wolters Kluwer-Health/                                              bloodstream. One of these hormones is            right, the insulin does not help the glucose get                                                                                                       need medication to control your diabetes.              medication, talk with your health care provider.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            American Diabetes Association
                                                                                                                     insulin and insulin helps your cells absorb      in the cells, the glucose builds up.                                                             fast (not eat anything after midnight) and
                                          Lippincott Williams & Wilkins                                                                                                                                                     numbness in the feet as well as            your blood will be drawn in the morning. Type 2 Diabetes Chart, Publishedmost important Chart Company
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             This should be your                                                                                           possible to help manage your weight.             1-800-DIABETES
                                                                                                                     the glucose.                                                                                           problems with the stomach, intestines,                          From Understanding               treatment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     by Anatomical                                                                                                                          www.diabetes.org/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       A person without diabetes generally has                                                                                                                             Try activities that fit into your lifestyle
                                                                                                                                                                      However, health care providers do know                heart and other organs (diabetic                                                       © 2010 Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins people, despite making lifestyle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Eating healthy                               Some
                                                                                                                     Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic)          certain factors make you more likely to               neuropathy)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       fasting glucose levels between 70 and 110
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             You will need to eat a diet high in fruits,  changes and monitoring their blood glucose,                      and physical abilities such as walking           National Diabetes Information
                                                                                                                     disease that happens when your body              develop Type 2 diabetes. These are:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       mg/dL. A value above 126 mg/dL at least
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             vegetables and whole grains and low in       need to take insulin as well. The methods                        or cycling. Your goal is 150-300                 Clearinghouse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       two separate times typically means you                                                             for getting insulin into your body are by                        minutes of exercise per week.
                                                                                                                     becomes resistant to your insulin, requiring       Being overweight. The main risk factor,                                                                                                              fat, cholesterol and calories.                                                                                                                                 1-800-860-8747
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       have diabetes.                                                                                     injection or infusion using an insulin pump.
                                                                                                                     the pancreas to make more and more.                being overweight causes diabetes because            cataracts, glaucoma, macular edema,                                                              Getting regular exercise                                                                                                                                       http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          You can’t take insulin by mouth to lower                         diabetes or other chronic diseases.
                                                                                                                     Without enough insulin, glucose builds up          the more fat you have, the more likely your                                                                                                          Aim for getting at least 30 minutes of
                                                                                                                     in the blood rather than going into your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            vision loss (even blindness)               Other blood tests may/will? include a                                                              blood glucose because your stomach                               Support groups are for people with               American Dietetic Association
                                                                                                                                                                        cells are to become resistant to insulin.                                                                                                            exercise each day. Combined with eating
                                                                                                                     cells. Eventually, the pancreas cannot make                                                                                                       hemoglobin A1C, an oral glucose                                                                    enzymes interfere with how insulin works.                        a disease or their family members                (ADA)
                                                                                                                                                                        Having excess body weight around your                                                                                                                healthy, this will help control your weight.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       tolerance test and random non-fasting                                                                                                                               who want to share their experiences              1-800-877-1600
                                                                                                                     enough insulin to meet the body’s needs.           waist increases your risk as well.                                                                                                                   Monitoring your blood glucose
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       glucose testing.                                                                                   To inject insulin, you can use a fine needle                      with others and learn how to manage              www.eatright.org
                                                                                                                                                                        Being inactive. Physical activity helps                                                                                                              You will be asked to check and record
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and syringe. You can also inject it using an                     disease-specific problems. Support
                                                                                                                     Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of           control your weight. In addition, activity                                                                                                           your blood glucose several times a day.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          insulin pen. Instead of ink, the pen has a                       groups can play an important role in
                                                                                                                     diabetes, typically develops gradually over        uses glucose.                                                                                  Your provider may also check your blood               Recording the readings can help you track                                                                                                                       Immediately seek emergency medical care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          cartridge filled with insulin.                                    your emotional well-being.                        or call 9-1-1 if you have the following signs
                                                                                                                     a period of years. Over time, high blood                                                                                                          pressure, the skin and bones on your legs             patterns. You will see how factors like
                                                                                                                                                                        Your race. Certain races, such as                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    of a heart attack:
                                                                                                                     glucose (hyperglycemia) resulting from                                                                                                            and feet, the sensation in your feet and              food, activity and stress can affect your
                                                                                                                                                                        Hispanics, American Indians and Asian-                                                                                                                                                                                                                             of injury.                                          Intense chest pain or a feeling
                                                                                                                     Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health                                                                                                        examine your eyes.                                    blood glucose.                                                                                                                                                    of heavy pressure on your chest
                                                                                                                                                                        Americans, are more likely to have                                                                                                                                                                The importance of follow-up care
                                                                                                                     complications.                                     Type 2 diabetes.                                                                                                                                     Possibly taking medication or insulin                                                                                                                             Feeling short of breath
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          It is very important you attend all follow-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Some people can manage their Type 2                                                                                                                               Pain that goes beyond your chest
                                                                                                                                                                        Your family history. If one of your parents                                                                                                                                                       up appointments with your health care                            prescribed by your health care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             diabetes with diet and exercise alone,                                                                                                                             to your shoulder, arm or back
                                                                                                                                                                        or a brother or sister have Type 2 diabetes,                                                                                                                                                      provider so your diabetes can be monitored
                                                                                                                     Symptoms                                           you are more likely to have it.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             however, some do need medications.                                                                            provider.                                           Pain in your upper abdomen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and managed. Follow-up appointments                                                                                  The above symptoms accompanied
                                                                                                                     Many people with Type 2 diabetes have              Your age. As you get older, particularly after                                                                                                                                                    may include a physical exam including                                                                                by nausea, vomiting and sweating
                                                                                                                     no symptoms at all. For those who do,                                                                                                                                                                 Medications to treat diabetes                                                                                   glucose when you are sick.
                                                                                                                                                                        age 45, your risk is higher. Providers believe                                                                                                                                                    checking your legs and feet, blood tests
                                                                                                                     symptoms include the following:                                                                                                                                                                       Some medications are swallowed while
                                                                                                                                                                        this is because this is when you typically                                                                                                                                                        and eye exams.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           others are injected. Medications include:                                                                       bracelet or necklace.                             Immediately seek emergency medical care
                                                                                                                       Excessive thirst                                 become less active and gain weight.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             or call 9-1-1 if you have the following signs
                                                                                                                       Frequent urination                               Having “pre-diabetes.” If your blood                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 of a stroke:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           your symptoms or condition changes
                                                                                                                       Increased hunger                                 glucose is higher than normal several                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sudden weakness or numbness of your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           or if you have questions.
                                                                                                                       Fatigue                                          times, but not high enough to be                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       face, arm, or leg on one side of your body
                                                                                                                       Weight loss                                      diagnosed as diabetes, you are said to                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sudden confusion, trouble talking, or
                                                                                                                                                                        have pre-diabetes. With lifestyle changes,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             trouble understanding
                                                                                                                       Slow-healing sores and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or
                                                                                                                                                                        you can prevent progressing to diabetes.
                                                                                                                       frequent infections                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     trouble walking
                                                                                                                                                                        Having other conditions, like diabetes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
                                                                                                                       Blurry vision
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                               The Challenge:
                               Develop a flow chart of the cAMRis international
                               organization showing involvement in health and
                               management oriented projects.

                               Breakthrough Solution:
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                               presentation as well as an interactive graphic for various
                               communication media.




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Website wire frame prototype


          The Challenge:
          create a public website promoting and introducing
          cAMRis international, listing the practice divisions and a
          mechanism for employees to connect to the staff intranet.

          Breakthrough Solution:
          imbed a slideshow with captions showing the organiza-
          tion and its projects around the world. include “cAMRis
          in the news”, a timeline emphasizing its 56 year
          history, and utilize a global map as background .
trade show recruiting banners (33’ x 79”)


           The Challenge:
           Develop trade show banners for recruiting UsAiD
           personnel and radiologist technicians to fulfill contract
           obligations as well as a general banner promoting
           cAMRis international.

           Breakthrough Solution:
           For UsAiD, combine the UsAiD building with a success-
           ful pediatric outcome. For the radiology banner, combine
           images of a radiologist with the back-up data center.
           For the cAMRis international banner, combine the color
           band branding with a photo representing global clean
           water initiatives.
Logo concepts


             The Challenge:
             Design a logo for the gcRc symposium. combine
             concepts of global and medical research.

             Breakthrough Solutions:




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Latest design projects

  • 1.
    Recent Design PRojects Lou Moriconi on the following pages are some of the projects i’ve recently completed. For more examples of my graphic design work, please visit my website: http://lmoriconi.com/ and my Linkedin page: http://www.linkedin.com/in/loumoriconi
  • 2.
    Folders designed tore-purpose existing assets The Challenge: Find and develop a vehicle to utilize both textbook information from the medical publishing division and medical art from the anatomical chart division. Breakthrough Solution: combine topics from The 5 Minute Patient Consult textbook with appropriate medical illustrations from anatomical charts into a series of patient ed folders, available for sponsorship by pharma companies. 1 The 5-Minute 201 Symptoms of high blood pressure You may have NO SYMPTOMS! o PATIENT Symptoms of very high blood pressure oms ry g p CONSULT Headaches Blurry vision Chest pain Frequent urination at nigh A fatty buildup (plaque) develops in the dama High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Basics Diagnosis Treatment Self-Care Additional Resources High of blood throughout the arter High Blood easily and become dangerous if dislodged. weakening of the sm) and break, What Is high blood pressure? Your blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood flow against the walls of Typically, people only realize they have high blood pressure when they visit their health care provider for some other reason and their blood pressure is taken as part are more likely to develop high blood pressure after menopause. Your race High blood pressure occurs more frequently in blacks. Typically, your health care provider will only diagnose high blood pressure if it is high several times over a period of time. Unless it is dangerously high, you don’t Typically, treatment includes making some Lifestyle changes and even death. lifestyle changes and taking medication. Medications Even after making lifestyle changes, some people are not able to lower their blood Blood Steps you can take to care for yourself and lower your blood pressure include: Attend all appointments with your health care provider so your blood American Heart Association 1-800-242-8721 www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ Pressure re your arteries as blood moves through your pressure. Your provider may recommend From The 5-Minute Clinical Consult body. Factors that affect the amount of force of the routine exam. Ask your provider how Your family history High blood have high blood pressure after one un- Maintain a healthy weight and if you are one medication or a combination of several, pressure can be monitored. National Stroke Association often he or she recommends having yours pressure tends to run in families. usual reading. Your provider will take into overweight, meet with a dietitian. depending on your unique needs. Take all medications exactly as 1-800-787-6537 on the artery walls include the speed and Edited by Frank J. Domino checked based on your unique medical and account that blood pressure is affected Pressure volume of blood the heart pumps, how thick Factors you have some control over Lower your salt intake. Diuretics Sometimes called water pills, prescribed by your health care www.stroke.org/site/PageNavigator/HOME family history. that increase your risk of high blood by the time of day, activity level and the Get active! Exercise is great way to treat provider. © 2010 Wolters Kluwer-Health/ or clogged the arteries are, and the elasticity diuretics are typically the first medication position you are in. Your provider may take high blood pressure and lowers your risk National Heart, Lung of the arteries. Types and causes pressure include: chosen to treat high blood pressure. Meet with a registered dietitian to and Blood Institute Lippincott Williams & Wilkins There are two numbers in a blood pressure A diet high in cholesterol and sodium. your blood pressure while you are in dif- for heart attacks too. by Anatomical Chart Company and alpha-beta adrenergic hed Beta establish a healthy diet. The two types of high blood pressure are: Obesity. ferent positions such as sitting, standing or 1-301-592-8573 reading. The numbers usually are expressed ealth/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins If you smoke, quit. If you don’t smoke, blockers These medications work by Get as physically active as possible. Primary or essential high blood pressure Physical inactivity. lying and at different times of the day. don’t start. If you need help quitting, www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ in the form of a fraction and are told to you causing your heart to beat more slowly Try activities that fit into your lifestyle This is the most common type. In about 95 High stress level. talk to your health care provider about as one number over another. For example, Blood pressure is measured using a piece and less forcefully. Some cause your and physical abilities such as walking percent of people, no specific cause can Drinking alcohol and smoking. programs that can help. you may be told your blood pressure is “135 of equipment called a sphygmomanome- blood vessels to dilate. or cycling. be found. Daily use of anti-inflammatory over 90.” ter, which consists of a cuff and a pressure If you drink alcohol, talk to your provider Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) Reduce stress in your life. Secondary high blood pressure medications such as ibuprofen or gauge. The cuff is wrapped around your about an appropriate amount to drink. inhibitors help relax your blood vessels. Contact your health care provider if The top number is the systolic pressure and With this type, some other condition or naproxen. arm and inflated for a few seconds. It can it is the measure of your blood pressure as Calcium channel blockers These your condition changes or if you have factor is causing the high blood pressure. feel pretty tight when it is being inflated; your heart squeezes (contracts) and pumps Causes or conditions of secondary high Complications medications help relax blood vessels. questions. this is done to temporarily stop the flow of blood. The lower number is the diastolic blood pressure can include: The increased pressure in your blood blood. Using a stethoscope, your provider As you make lifestyle changes, you may be Immediately seek emergency medical care pressure and is the measure of your vessels can affect many parts of your – Kidney disease. listens to the sound of your blood coming able to stop taking medications at some time. or call 9-1-1 if you have the following signs pressure at rest. body, causing serious health problems of a heart attack: – Narrowing of the renal artery. through the artery. The first sound heard Never stop taking any medication without for you. High blood pressure can cause: Intense chest pain or a feeling Normal blood pressure for most adults is – Thyroid disease. is the systolic pressure and the second is talking with your health care provider first. 120 over 80. You may be considered to have Hardening of the arteries and an the diastolic. of heavy pressure on your chest – Cushing’s syndrome. accumulation of fatty deposits, high blood pressure if you consistently have Feeling short of breath – Medications. causing narrowing (stenosis). Your health care provider may ask you to While medications can help with symptoms, either a systolic pressure of 140 or higher they can sometimes cause unwanted side Pain that goes beyond your chest – Pregnancy. Heart problems such as coronary measure your blood pressure on your own to your shoulder, arm or back or a diastolic pressure of 90 or higher. The effects. If you think you are having side – Blood vessel problems. artery disease, enlargement of the as a way to diagnose and monitor your Pain in your upper abdomen medical term for high blood pressure is effects from medication, talk with your – Use of certain illegal drugs. heart (hypertrophy), heart attack, and condition. Ask your provider how to obtain health care provider. The above symptoms accompanied hypertension. heart failure. a blood pressure monitoring device and by nausea, vomiting and sweating High blood pressure increases your risk Who is at risk for high blood A stroke which happens when the how to use it properly. for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and pressure? blood supply to the brain is blocked or Your health care provider may order other Immediately seek emergency medical care kidney failure. If you have been told you Some risk factors for high blood pressure if a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. tests to determine the cause of your high or call 9-1-1 if you have the following signs have high blood pressure, be sure to follow are in your control and some are not. of a stroke: up with your health care provider. A weakening or narrowing of the blood blood pressure. You may have tests to Factors you can’t change include: vessels in your kidneys. This can cause check for other medical conditions such Sudden weakness or numbness of your Symptoms Your age As you get older, your risk for kidney damage and possible complete as diabetes or heart disease and to see face, arm, or leg on one side of your body high blood pressure increases. However, kidney failure. whether high blood pressure has damaged Sudden confusion, trouble talking, or High blood pressure is called “the silent although high blood pressure is most trouble understanding killer” by some because most people have The blood vessels in your eyes to your heart or kidneys. common in adults, children can have it Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or no symptoms even if their blood pressure thicken and narrow. 1 as well. trouble walking is dangerously high. Some people have Destruction of small blood vessels all The 5-Minute Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes 201 Your gender In early middle age, more mild headaches, dizziness and nosebleeds, over the body resulting in loss of nerve or sudden double vision men have high blood pressure. Women but this is rare, and usually only happens if blood pressure is at a life-threatening level. function in the feet and even impotence. PATIENT TI Sudden severe headache sk outh th CONSULT SUL L make vels rise, can make ections worse. t Over time,this ime,this dness. p of fluid in the sed pressure and Basics Diagnosis ht perception. Treatment Self-Care Additional Resources t is the clouding of the nor- transparent lens of the eye, which What Is Type 2 Diabetes? When you eat food, your body breaks down all the sugars and starches in the food to Cause and Risk Factors Type 2 diabetes happens when your body becomes resistant to insulin (insulin resistance) Complications Complications usually develop slowly, but eventually, can become life-threatening. ults in fuzzy vision. To diagnose Type 2 diabetes, your health Diabetic Retinopathy care provider will do a physical examina- tion as well as talk to you about your plies blood to the retina becomes The short-term goal of diabetes treatment is to lower your blood glucose as close to When one of the arteries that sup- normal as possible. The long-term goal is to Medications to prevent complications Taking good care of yourself is key to keeping your Type 2 diabetes from causing complications. Follow these 2 Even though you have diabetes, you can still live a full and satisfying life. Listed here are resources available to help you From The 5-Minute Clinical Consult Edited by Frank J. Domino glucose. Glucose gives your body energy. The pancreas, a gland located behind your stomach, makes substances to help digest or when your pancreas stops making enough insulin. Health care providers understand what happens – the pancreas does not produce Complications of Type 2 diabetes include the following: family and health history. blocked,blood flow diminishes which can lead to blindness. Your health care provider will order a prevent complications. Treatment is going to include: Losing weight While medications can be effective, they can guidelines: establish a healthy diet. Remember, tes this is the most important part of your do so. Ask your health care provider about talking with a medical social worker if you need help contacting these and other resources. This list is not comprehensive. the food and it releases hormones into your enough insulin or the insulin does not work simple blood test known as a fasting sometimes cause unwanted side effects If blood glucose level. You will be asked to you think you are having side effects from treatment. © 2010 Wolters Kluwer-Health/ bloodstream. One of these hormones is right, the insulin does not help the glucose get need medication to control your diabetes. medication, talk with your health care provider. American Diabetes Association insulin and insulin helps your cells absorb in the cells, the glucose builds up. fast (not eat anything after midnight) and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins numbness in the feet as well as your blood will be drawn in the morning. Type 2 Diabetes Chart, Publishedmost important Chart Company This should be your possible to help manage your weight. 1-800-DIABETES the glucose. problems with the stomach, intestines, From Understanding treatment. by Anatomical www.diabetes.org/ A person without diabetes generally has Try activities that fit into your lifestyle However, health care providers do know heart and other organs (diabetic © 2010 Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins people, despite making lifestyle Eating healthy Some Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) certain factors make you more likely to neuropathy) fasting glucose levels between 70 and 110 You will need to eat a diet high in fruits, changes and monitoring their blood glucose, and physical abilities such as walking National Diabetes Information disease that happens when your body develop Type 2 diabetes. These are: mg/dL. A value above 126 mg/dL at least vegetables and whole grains and low in need to take insulin as well. The methods or cycling. Your goal is 150-300 Clearinghouse two separate times typically means you for getting insulin into your body are by minutes of exercise per week. becomes resistant to your insulin, requiring Being overweight. The main risk factor, fat, cholesterol and calories. 1-800-860-8747 have diabetes. injection or infusion using an insulin pump. the pancreas to make more and more. being overweight causes diabetes because cataracts, glaucoma, macular edema, Getting regular exercise http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/ You can’t take insulin by mouth to lower diabetes or other chronic diseases. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up the more fat you have, the more likely your Aim for getting at least 30 minutes of in the blood rather than going into your vision loss (even blindness) Other blood tests may/will? include a blood glucose because your stomach Support groups are for people with American Dietetic Association cells are to become resistant to insulin. exercise each day. Combined with eating cells. Eventually, the pancreas cannot make hemoglobin A1C, an oral glucose enzymes interfere with how insulin works. a disease or their family members (ADA) Having excess body weight around your healthy, this will help control your weight. tolerance test and random non-fasting who want to share their experiences 1-800-877-1600 enough insulin to meet the body’s needs. waist increases your risk as well. Monitoring your blood glucose glucose testing. To inject insulin, you can use a fine needle with others and learn how to manage www.eatright.org Being inactive. Physical activity helps You will be asked to check and record and syringe. You can also inject it using an disease-specific problems. Support Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of control your weight. In addition, activity your blood glucose several times a day. insulin pen. Instead of ink, the pen has a groups can play an important role in diabetes, typically develops gradually over uses glucose. Your provider may also check your blood Recording the readings can help you track Immediately seek emergency medical care cartridge filled with insulin. your emotional well-being. or call 9-1-1 if you have the following signs a period of years. Over time, high blood pressure, the skin and bones on your legs patterns. You will see how factors like Your race. Certain races, such as of a heart attack: glucose (hyperglycemia) resulting from and feet, the sensation in your feet and food, activity and stress can affect your Hispanics, American Indians and Asian- of injury. Intense chest pain or a feeling Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health examine your eyes. blood glucose. of heavy pressure on your chest Americans, are more likely to have The importance of follow-up care complications. Type 2 diabetes. Possibly taking medication or insulin Feeling short of breath It is very important you attend all follow- Some people can manage their Type 2 Pain that goes beyond your chest Your family history. If one of your parents up appointments with your health care prescribed by your health care diabetes with diet and exercise alone, to your shoulder, arm or back or a brother or sister have Type 2 diabetes, provider so your diabetes can be monitored Symptoms you are more likely to have it. however, some do need medications. provider. Pain in your upper abdomen and managed. Follow-up appointments The above symptoms accompanied Many people with Type 2 diabetes have Your age. As you get older, particularly after may include a physical exam including by nausea, vomiting and sweating no symptoms at all. For those who do, Medications to treat diabetes glucose when you are sick. age 45, your risk is higher. Providers believe checking your legs and feet, blood tests symptoms include the following: Some medications are swallowed while this is because this is when you typically and eye exams. others are injected. Medications include: bracelet or necklace. Immediately seek emergency medical care Excessive thirst become less active and gain weight. or call 9-1-1 if you have the following signs Frequent urination Having “pre-diabetes.” If your blood of a stroke: your symptoms or condition changes Increased hunger glucose is higher than normal several Sudden weakness or numbness of your or if you have questions. 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    Animated / staticinfographic The Challenge: Develop a flow chart of the cAMRis international organization showing involvement in health and management oriented projects. Breakthrough Solution: Produce a dimensional chart that can be used as a static presentation as well as an interactive graphic for various communication media. Global Interna onal Public Health & Democracy Global Health Development Clinical Research & Governance Cross-Cu ng Areas Public Health Infec ous Diseases Health Governance Surveillance Policy Research Supportt Blood Management o ent n Accountability ity y Tropical Medicine Health Systems Aerospace Medicine Democracy & Governance Health Care Financing Clinical Outcomes Conflict Resolu on/Post Conflict Health Informa on Systems Popula on surveys Transparency in Government Health Workforce Laboratory Opera ons Local Gvt/Decentraliza on Service Delivery Food Foo Security o Civil Society Logis cs Epidemiology Rule of Law Sustainability Electoral & Poli cal Process Prompt mobiliza on of technical resources | Managing resources to build and sustain local capacity | Iden fying and scaling-up best prac ces Connec ng relevant sectors for impact and uptake | Designing locally relevant solu ons | Monitoring, assessing, and integra ng program Forging collabora ve partnerships Serving the US Government AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES
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    Website wire frameprototype The Challenge: create a public website promoting and introducing cAMRis international, listing the practice divisions and a mechanism for employees to connect to the staff intranet. Breakthrough Solution: imbed a slideshow with captions showing the organiza- tion and its projects around the world. include “cAMRis in the news”, a timeline emphasizing its 56 year history, and utilize a global map as background .
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    trade show recruitingbanners (33’ x 79”) The Challenge: Develop trade show banners for recruiting UsAiD personnel and radiologist technicians to fulfill contract obligations as well as a general banner promoting cAMRis international. Breakthrough Solution: For UsAiD, combine the UsAiD building with a success- ful pediatric outcome. For the radiology banner, combine images of a radiologist with the back-up data center. For the cAMRis international banner, combine the color band branding with a photo representing global clean water initiatives.
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    Logo concepts The Challenge: Design a logo for the gcRc symposium. combine concepts of global and medical research. Breakthrough Solutions: GLOBAL GLOBAL GLOBAL CLINICAL CLINICAL CLINICAL RESEARCH CONSORTIUM RESEARCH C RESEARCH CONSORTIUM CONSORTTIUM ESEARC ALR H H H H H H CLINIC GLOBAL GLOBALAL CO ORT CONSORT CONSORT CO CL N C AL CLINICAL RESE ARCH RESEARCH GCRC GCRC RC AL RT CONSORT UM CONSORTIUM R T T T T B IU GLO LO LO M M M GLOBAL GLOBAL CLINICAL CLINICAL RESEARCH RESEARCH CONSORTIUM CONSORTIUM