Arrhythmia Infographic
Heart arrhythmia is characterized by an irregular heartbeat. While some arrhythmias are harmless, others may cause life-threatening symptoms. It is important for patients suffering from this condition to understand arrhythmia to make more informed decisions. This infographic was designed as a patient education poster and may be accompanied by physician commentary.
Client
Jodie Jenkinson (Biomedical Communications Professor, University of Toronto)
Format
Tools
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
After researching the literature, I highlighted the most common arrhythmias. Next, I added an introduction to provide context for the reader and included three memorable facts to capture their attention. Following that, I began experimenting with the layout, creating three different versions:
After receiving feedback from faculty and fellow students, I decided to present the heart in a more familiar orientation. I also paid more attention to atrial fibrillation and added separate "factoids" for it:
References:
Schmidt C, Kisselbach J, Schweizer PA, Katus HA, Thomas D. The pathology and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias: focus on atrial fibrillation. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2011;7:193-202.
WHO: World Health Organization. Cardiovascular diseases. Geneva: WHO; 2019.
Jensen MT, Resting heart rate and relation to disease and longevity: past, present and future. Scan J Clin Laboratory invest. 2019;79(1- 2):108-16.