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ECG Analysis & Clinical Management

Patient Details

Name: Ramesh Aher | Age: 54 years | Sex: Male
Date: 2026-07-11 | Speed: 25 mm/s | Filter: 0.5-35 Hz

ECG Interpretation

Parameter	Finding
Heart Rate	~51-54 bpm
Rhythm	Regular
P Wave	Normal morphology, upright in II, III, aVF; inverted in aVR
PR Interval	177 ms (normal)
QRS Duration	93 ms (normal)
QRS Axis	90° (vertical axis)
QTc	399 ms (normal)
ST Segments	Mild ST flattening/depression in lateral (V5-V6) and inferior leads (II, III, aVF)
T Waves	Flattened in lateral leads
Machine Interpretation	Sinus Bradycardia + Ischemic ST changes + Abnormal ECG

Summary: Sinus Bradycardia (HR ~51 bpm) with ST-segment flattening/depression in lateral and inferior leads - ischemic pattern on a background of bradycardia in a 54-year-old male.

Differential Diagnosis

Priority 1 - Must Rule Out Immediately

1. NSTEMI (Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction)

Most urgent diagnosis to exclude in this clinical context
ST depression + T-wave flattening in lateral-inferior leads is the classic ECG signature
Sinus bradycardia in this setting may indicate right coronary artery (RCA) involvement (the SA node is supplied by RCA in ~60% of individuals); inferior ischemia stimulates vagal tone causing bradycardia
Requires urgent troponin (hsTnI/hsTnT) measurement
Distinction from UA: requires rising troponin to confirm myocyte necrosis

2. Unstable Angina (UA)

Same ECG pattern as NSTEMI
Differentiated only by negative troponin
Still an ACS requiring hospital admission and urgent management

3. Inferior + Lateral STEMI (early / hyperacute phase)

Although no frank ST elevation is seen, an early evolving inferior STEMI can initially present with ST depression in anterior leads as a "reciprocal" pattern
Serial ECGs at 15-30 min intervals are mandatory

Priority 2 - Important Alternatives

4. Vasospastic / Prinzmetal Angina

Can cause transient ST depression or elevation with bradycardia
Typically occurs at rest, often nocturnal, in younger patients with fewer risk factors
Triggered by calcium channel blocker response

5. Myocarditis / Pericarditis

Diffuse ST changes, though usually saddle-shaped or concave in pericarditis
More common in younger patients with preceding viral illness
Troponin elevation helps distinguish from ischemia; echocardiogram is useful

6. Hypokalemia / Electrolyte Disturbance

Causes ST depression and T-wave flattening with U-waves
Bradycardia can accompany severe electrolyte abnormality
Check serum potassium, magnesium

7. Drug Effect / Beta Blocker or Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity

Both classes cause sinus bradycardia + ST-T changes
Always take drug history (was the patient already on beta-blocker?)

8. Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)

Can cause sinus bradycardia; if coexisting coronary disease, gives dual picture
Typically in older patients; may require Holter monitoring

9. Hypothyroidism

Sinus bradycardia, low voltage, flattened/inverted T waves
Check TSH

10. Increased Vagal Tone / Athletic Heart / Vasovagal

Well-conditioned athletes may have resting HR of 40-60 bpm
Usually no ST changes - this is a diagnosis of exclusion

11. Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

Can produce sinus tachycardia (more common) but also bradycardia in massive PE
S1Q3T3 pattern classically, though ST depression can occur
Consider if risk factors present (immobility, DVT history)

12. Raised Intracranial Pressure (Cushing's Reflex)

Bradycardia + hypertension + irregular respiration
Unlikely here unless neurological symptoms are present

Investigations

Urgent (Immediate, within minutes-hours)

Test	Rationale
Serial ECGs (every 15-30 min)	Detect dynamic ischemic changes, evolving STEMI
High-sensitivity Troponin I/T (0h, 1h, 3h)	Rule in/out NSTEMI vs UA
IV access + continuous ECG monitoring	Arrhythmia surveillance
SpO2 / ABG	Hypoxia contributing to ischemia
Blood pressure (both arms)	Rule out aortic dissection

Urgent Blood Work

CBC (anemia aggravating ischemia)
Serum electrolytes (K+, Mg++, Na+)
Renal function (creatinine, eGFR - guides anticoagulant dosing)
Blood glucose + HbA1c
Lipid profile
LFT, coagulation profile
Thyroid function (TSH)
CXR (pulmonary edema, cardiomegaly)

Semi-urgent (within 24-48 h if stable)

2D Echocardiogram - wall motion abnormalities (regional = ischemia), LV function, pericardial effusion
Stress testing / CTCA - if low-intermediate probability ACS (GRACE score) and troponin negative

Line of Management

Immediate - MONA + Anti-platelet + Anticoagulation

Note: Do NOT give beta blockers initially because HR is already ~51 bpm (beta blockers are contraindicated if HR <50 bpm per guidelines - Harrison's, 2025).

1. Anti-ischemic Treatment

(Based on Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E, Chapter 285)

Bed rest with continuous ECG monitoring; oxygen only if SpO2 <90%
Nitroglycerin (NTG) 0.3-0.6 mg sublingual if chest pain is present; if symptoms persist after 3 doses 5 min apart → IV NTG 5-10 mcg/min, titrate up by 10 mcg/min every 3-5 min (max 200 mcg/min)
- Avoid if hypotension, RV infarct suspected, or recent PDE-5 inhibitor use
Morphine 1-5 mg IV every 5-30 min if severe chest pain persisting despite nitrates (use with caution - may blunt P2Y12 inhibitor absorption)
Beta blockers: Hold until HR is confirmed >60 bpm and hemodynamic stability; then start oral metoprolol 25-50 mg BD targeted to HR 50-60 bpm
- Avoid in: HR <50, PR >240 ms, 2nd/3rd degree AV block, acute HF, bronchospasm, cardiogenic shock

2. Antiplatelet Therapy (Dual - DAPT)

Aspirin 325 mg loading dose (chewed), then 75-100 mg/day maintenance
P2Y12 Inhibitor loading:
- Ticagrelor 180 mg loading → 90 mg BD (preferred - faster onset, reversible), OR
- Clopidogrel 300-600 mg loading → 75 mg/day (if ticagrelor unavailable or contraindicated)

3. Anticoagulation

Fondaparinux 2.5 mg SC OD (preferred - superior efficacy/safety balance in NSTE-ACS), OR
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH): Enoxaparin 1 mg/kg SC BD (adjust for renal function)
Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) IV if going for early PCI (<24h)

4. Statin Therapy

High-intensity statin: Rosuvastatin 40 mg OD or Atorvastatin 80 mg OD - start immediately regardless of baseline lipids

5. Managing the Sinus Bradycardia

If asymptomatic and hemodynamically stable (BP adequate, no syncope, no hypoperfusion): Observation only - no specific treatment needed
If symptomatic (syncope, hypotension, pre-syncope):
- Atropine 0.5-1 mg IV every 3-5 min to maximum 3 mg
- If refractory: Dopamine infusion (5-10 mcg/kg/min) or Epinephrine infusion
- Transcutaneous pacing if drug-refractory with hemodynamic compromise
In context of possible inferior ischemia: avoid agents that worsen bradycardia; check for RV involvement (right-sided ECG leads V3R, V4R)
- If RV infarct: IV fluids challenge (maintain preload), avoid nitrates, avoid diuretics

(Rosen's Emergency Medicine, Chapter 65; Harrison's 22E)

6. Risk Stratification with GRACE Score

Calculate GRACE 2.0 score using: age, HR, BP, creatinine, Killip class, ST deviation, elevated troponin, cardiac arrest at presentation
High GRACE score (>140): early invasive strategy (coronary angiography within 24 h) with PCI/CABG as appropriate
Intermediate score (109-140): invasive within 72 h
Low score (<109): conservative/ischemia-guided strategy

7. Monitoring

Continuous telemetry for 24-48 h
Watch for: VT/VF, complete heart block, cardiogenic shock, acute pulmonary edema
Repeat ECGs at 30 min, 6 h, 12 h
Repeat troponin at 0h, 1h (or 3h) - using 0/1h algorithm for hsTn

Summary Algorithm

54M | Sinus Bradycardia + Lateral-Inferior ST Depression
              |
    ┌---------+----------┐
    ↓                    ↓
Troponin POSITIVE    Troponin NEGATIVE
(NSTEMI)             (UA or Non-ACS)
    ↓                    ↓
DAPT + Anticoag +    Serial ECG + 
GRACE Score →        Repeat Troponin +
Early Invasive       Stress Test / CTCA
(Angio ≤24-72h)          |
                     If positive → ACS pathway
                     If negative → Non-cardiac cause
                     (electrolytes, thyroid, drug effect)

Key Drugs - Quick Reference

Drug	Dose	Route
Aspirin	325 mg load → 75 mg/day	Oral
Ticagrelor	180 mg load → 90 mg BD	Oral
Enoxaparin	1 mg/kg BD (adjust for CrCl)	SC
Rosuvastatin	40 mg OD	Oral
NTG	0.3-0.6 mg SL / 5-200 mcg/min IV	SL/IV
Atropine (if bradycardia symptomatic)	0.5-1 mg IV, repeat q3-5 min (max 3 mg)	IV
Metoprolol (once HR >60 and stable)	25-50 mg BD	Oral

Sources: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E (2025) - Chapter 285 NSTE-ACS; Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Chapter 65 Sinus Bradycardia; Goldman-Cecil Medicine - ACS Chapter

Clinical Note: This ECG in a 54-year-old male must be treated as ACS (NSTEMI/UA) until proven otherwise. The combination of sinus bradycardia with lateral-inferior ST changes raises strong suspicion for RCA-territory ischemia affecting the SA node. Serial troponins and repeat ECGs every 15-30 minutes are the most time-critical initial actions. Beta blockers are relatively contraindicated at this heart rate - delay until HR stabilizes above 60 bpm.

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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
NSTEMI Diagnosis & Management Flowchart PDF
Using reportlab for professional medical flowchart
"""

from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.units import mm, cm
from reportlab.pdfgen import canvas
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.platypus import Paragraph
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER, TA_LEFT
import textwrap

# ─── Color Palette ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
C_RED       = colors.HexColor("#C0392B")
C_ORANGE    = colors.HexColor("#E67E22")
C_GREEN     = colors.HexColor("#1A7A3F")
C_BLUE      = colors.HexColor("#1A5276")
C_LBLUE     = colors.HexColor("#2980B9")
C_PURPLE    = colors.HexColor("#6C3483")
C_TEAL      = colors.HexColor("#117A65")
C_YELLOW    = colors.HexColor("#D4AC0D")
C_GRAY      = colors.HexColor("#566573")
C_LGRAY     = colors.HexColor("#D5D8DC")
C_WHITE     = colors.white
C_BLACK     = colors.black
C_BG        = colors.HexColor("#F0F3F4")

# ─── Page Setup ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
PAGE_W, PAGE_H = A4  # 595 x 842 pt
OUTPUT = "/home/daytona/workspace/nstemi-flowchart/NSTEMI_Management_Flowchart.pdf"


def draw_rounded_box(c, x, y, w, h, fill_color, stroke_color=None, radius=6,
                     text=None, text_color=C_WHITE, font_size=8, bold=False,
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    c.setStrokeColor(stroke_color)
    c.setLineWidth(1)
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    if text:
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        sub_total = len(sub_lines)

        total_height = total_lines * line_h + (sub_total * sub_h if subtext else 0)
        start_y = y + h / 2 + total_height / 2 - line_h * 0.8

        c.setFillColor(text_color)
        font_name = "Helvetica-Bold" if bold else "Helvetica"
        c.setFont(font_name, font_size)
        for i, line in enumerate(lines):
            c.drawCentredString(x + w / 2, start_y - i * line_h, line)

        if subtext:
            c.setFont("Helvetica", sub_font_size)
            c.setFillColor(text_color)
            sub_start_y = start_y - total_lines * line_h + line_h * 0.3
            for j, sline in enumerate(sub_lines):
                c.drawCentredString(x + w / 2, sub_start_y - j * sub_h, sline)


def draw_diamond(c, cx, cy, half_w, half_h, fill_color, text, font_size=7.5,
                 text_color=C_WHITE):
    """Draw a diamond decision box."""
    path = c.beginPath()
    path.moveTo(cx, cy + half_h)
    path.lineTo(cx + half_w, cy)
    path.lineTo(cx, cy - half_h)
    path.lineTo(cx - half_w, cy)
    path.close()
    c.setFillColor(fill_color)
    c.setStrokeColor(fill_color)
    c.setLineWidth(1)
    c.drawPath(path, fill=1, stroke=1)

    lines = text.split('\n')
    line_h = font_size * 1.3
    start_y = cy + (len(lines) - 1) * line_h / 2
    c.setFillColor(text_color)
    c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", font_size)
    for i, line in enumerate(lines):
        c.drawCentredString(cx, start_y - i * line_h, line)


def arrow(c, x1, y1, x2, y2, label=None, label_color=C_BLACK,
          color=C_GRAY, lw=1.2):
    """Draw an arrow from (x1,y1) to (x2,y2)."""
    c.setStrokeColor(color)
    c.setLineWidth(lw)
    c.line(x1, y1, x2, y2)
    # arrowhead
    import math
    angle = math.atan2(y2 - y1, x2 - x1)
    aw = 5
    ah = 3
    c.setFillColor(color)
    path = c.beginPath()
    path.moveTo(x2, y2)
    path.lineTo(x2 - aw * math.cos(angle) + ah * math.sin(angle),
                y2 - aw * math.sin(angle) - ah * math.cos(angle))
    path.lineTo(x2 - aw * math.cos(angle) - ah * math.sin(angle),
                y2 - aw * math.sin(angle) + ah * math.cos(angle))
    path.close()
    c.drawPath(path, fill=1, stroke=0)

    if label:
        mx = (x1 + x2) / 2
        my = (y1 + y2) / 2
        c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 6.5)
        c.setFillColor(label_color)
        c.drawCentredString(mx + 8, my, label)


def h_arrow(c, x1, y, x2, label=None, label_side="top", color=C_GRAY, lw=1.2):
    arrow(c, x1, y, x2, y, label=label, label_color=color, color=color, lw=lw)


def v_arrow(c, x, y1, y2, label=None, color=C_GRAY, lw=1.2):
    arrow(c, x, y1, x, y2, label=label, color=color, lw=lw)


def draw_page1(c):
    """Page 1: Initial Presentation → Diagnosis → Risk Stratification"""
    c.setPageSize(A4)

    # ── Background ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    c.setFillColor(C_BG)
    c.rect(0, 0, PAGE_W, PAGE_H, fill=1, stroke=0)

    # ── Header ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    c.setFillColor(C_BLUE)
    c.rect(0, PAGE_H - 52, PAGE_W, 52, fill=1, stroke=0)
    c.setFillColor(C_WHITE)
    c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 15)
    c.drawCentredString(PAGE_W / 2, PAGE_H - 22, "NSTEMI: Diagnosis & Risk Stratification")
    c.setFont("Helvetica", 8)
    c.drawCentredString(PAGE_W / 2, PAGE_H - 38,
        "Based on ACC/AHA 2014 Guidelines & Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E (2025)")

    # ── Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    c.setFillColor(C_BLUE)
    c.rect(0, 0, PAGE_W, 18, fill=1, stroke=0)
    c.setFillColor(C_WHITE)
    c.setFont("Helvetica", 6.5)
    c.drawCentredString(PAGE_W / 2, 5, "Page 1 of 2  |  For clinical use by qualified medical professionals only")

    # ─── Layout constants ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    BW = 155   # box width
    BH = 30    # box height standard
    CX = PAGE_W / 2  # center x

    # ─── BOX 1: Patient Presentation ──────────────────────────────────────────
    y1 = PAGE_H - 90
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - BW/2, y1, BW, BH+4, C_BLUE,
        text="CHEST PAIN / ACS PRESENTATION\n(Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome)",
        font_size=8, bold=True, radius=8)

    # ─── Presentation features box ────────────────────────────────────────────
    feat_y = y1 - 58
    feat_w = 390
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - feat_w/2, feat_y, feat_w, 45, C_LBLUE,
        text="Chest pain ≥10 min at rest  |  Onset within 2 weeks  |  Crescendo pattern\nRadiation to arm/jaw  |  Diaphoresis, nausea, dyspnea  |  Age >40, DM, HTN, smoking history",
        font_size=7.5, bold=False)

    v_arrow(c, CX, y1, y1 - 10)
    v_arrow(c, CX, feat_y + 45, feat_y + 45 - 2)

    # ─── BOX 2: Immediate Actions ─────────────────────────────────────────────
    imm_y = feat_y - 65
    imm_w = 390
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - imm_w/2, imm_y, imm_w, 52, C_TEAL,
        text="IMMEDIATE ACTIONS (0-10 minutes)\n"
             "IV Access  |  12-Lead ECG  |  Continuous ECG monitoring  |  SpO₂\n"
             "O₂ if SaO₂ <90%  |  Aspirin 325mg chewed  |  IV NTG SL if pain ongoing\n"
             "Blood: hsTnI/T (0h), CBC, BMP, Lipids, Coags, CXR",
        font_size=7.5, bold=False, subtext=None)

    v_arrow(c, CX, feat_y, imm_y + 52)

    # ─── Diamond: ECG Interpretation ──────────────────────────────────────────
    ecg_y = imm_y - 48
    draw_diamond(c, CX, ecg_y, 105, 30, C_PURPLE,
                 "ECG: ST-Elevation\npresent?", font_size=7.5)

    v_arrow(c, CX, imm_y, ecg_y + 30)

    # STEMI branch → right
    stemi_x = CX + 140
    stemi_y = ecg_y - 5
    draw_rounded_box(c, stemi_x, stemi_y - 14, 115, 28, C_RED,
        text="→ STEMI Protocol\nActivate Cath Lab\n(PCI within 90 min)", font_size=7, bold=True)
    h_arrow(c, CX + 105, ecg_y, stemi_x, label="YES", color=C_RED, lw=1.5)

    # NO branch → down
    v_arrow(c, CX, ecg_y - 30, ecg_y - 55, label="NO", color=C_GREEN, lw=1.5)

    # ─── NSTE-ACS box ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    nste_y = ecg_y - 88
    nste_w = 390
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - nste_w/2, nste_y, nste_w, 32, C_ORANGE,
        text="NSTE-ACS: No ST elevation, but ST depression / T-wave changes / Normal ECG\n"
             "→ Differentiate: NSTEMI vs Unstable Angina (UA) vs Non-cardiac",
        font_size=7.5, bold=True)

    v_arrow(c, CX, nste_y, nste_y - 8)

    # ─── Troponin box ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    trop_y = nste_y - 55
    trop_w = 380
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - trop_w/2, trop_y, trop_w, 44, C_BLUE,
        text="HIGH-SENSITIVITY TROPONIN (hsTn) STRATEGY\n"
             "0h / 1h Algorithm (preferred) or 0h / 3h Algorithm\n"
             "Measure: hsTnI or hsTnT at presentation AND 1h (or 3h)",
        font_size=7.5)

    v_arrow(c, CX, nste_y - 8, trop_y + 44)

    # ─── Diamond: Troponin result ──────────────────────────────────────────────
    trop_d_y = trop_y - 45
    draw_diamond(c, CX, trop_d_y, 105, 30, C_ORANGE,
                 "hsTn ELEVATED\nor rising?", font_size=7.5)
    v_arrow(c, CX, trop_y, trop_d_y + 30)

    # NSTEMI → left
    nstemi_box_x = CX - 260
    nstemi_box_y = trop_d_y - 16
    draw_rounded_box(c, nstemi_box_x, nstemi_box_y - 12, 130, 28, C_RED,
        text="NSTEMI\n(Troponin +ve)\nAdmit to CCU/HDU", font_size=7, bold=True)
    arrow(c, CX - 105, trop_d_y, nstemi_box_x + 130, nstemi_box_y,
          label="YES", color=C_RED, lw=1.5)

    # UA → right
    ua_box_x = CX + 125
    ua_box_y = trop_d_y - 16
    draw_rounded_box(c, ua_box_x, ua_box_y - 12, 115, 28, C_YELLOW,
        text="UA or Non-cardiac\n(Troponin -ve)\nRepeat at 3h / 6h", font_size=7, bold=True,
        text_color=C_BLACK)
    h_arrow(c, CX + 105, trop_d_y, ua_box_x, label="NO", color=C_YELLOW, lw=1.5)

    v_arrow(c, CX, trop_d_y - 30, trop_d_y - 52)

    # ─── GRACE Risk Stratification ────────────────────────────────────────────
    grace_y = trop_d_y - 95
    grace_w = 410

    # Title bar
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - grace_w/2, grace_y + 5, grace_w, 22, C_BLUE,
        text="GRACE 2.0 RISK SCORE — Stratification for NSTE-ACS",
        font_size=8.5, bold=True)

    # Three risk columns
    col_w = grace_w / 3 - 4
    col_h = 52

    # Low risk
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - grace_w/2, grace_y - col_h - 2, col_w, col_h, C_GREEN,
        text="LOW RISK\nGRACE <109\n\nTroponin -ve\nNo ECG changes\nEarly discharge\nStress test / CTCA",
        font_size=7)

    # Intermediate
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - grace_w/2 + col_w + 4, grace_y - col_h - 2, col_w, col_h,
                     C_ORANGE,
        text="INTERMEDIATE\nGRACE 109-140\n\nTroponin borderline\nMinor ST changes\nAngio within 72h\nInpatient monitoring",
        font_size=7)

    # High risk
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - grace_w/2 + 2*(col_w + 4), grace_y - col_h - 2, col_w, col_h,
                     C_RED,
        text="HIGH RISK\nGRACE >140\n\nTroponin +ve\nST depression ≥0.5mm\nEarly angio ≤24h\nICU admission",
        font_size=7)

    # ─── GRACE inputs note ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    c.setFillColor(C_GRAY)
    c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 6.5)
    c.drawCentredString(CX, grace_y - col_h - 60,
        "GRACE inputs: Age, HR, SBP, Creatinine, Killip Class, ST deviation, Cardiac arrest, Elevated troponin")

    # ─── Section divider ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    c.setStrokeColor(C_LGRAY)
    c.setLineWidth(0.5)
    c.line(30, grace_y - col_h - 68, PAGE_W - 30, grace_y - col_h - 68)

    c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 7)
    c.setFillColor(C_BLUE)
    c.drawCentredString(CX, grace_y - col_h - 78,
        "Continued on Page 2 → Medical Treatment & Invasive Strategy")

    c.showPage()


def draw_page2(c):
    """Page 2: Medical Treatment + Invasive Strategy + Disposition"""
    c.setPageSize(A4)

    # ── Background ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    c.setFillColor(C_BG)
    c.rect(0, 0, PAGE_W, PAGE_H, fill=1, stroke=0)

    # ── Header ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    c.setFillColor(C_BLUE)
    c.rect(0, PAGE_H - 52, PAGE_W, 52, fill=1, stroke=0)
    c.setFillColor(C_WHITE)
    c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 15)
    c.drawCentredString(PAGE_W / 2, PAGE_H - 22,
        "NSTEMI: Medical Treatment & Invasive Strategy")
    c.setFont("Helvetica", 8)
    c.drawCentredString(PAGE_W / 2, PAGE_H - 38,
        "Based on ACC/AHA 2014 Guidelines & Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E (2025)")

    # ── Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    c.setFillColor(C_BLUE)
    c.rect(0, 0, PAGE_W, 18, fill=1, stroke=0)
    c.setFillColor(C_WHITE)
    c.setFont("Helvetica", 6.5)
    c.drawCentredString(PAGE_W / 2, 5, "Page 2 of 2  |  For clinical use by qualified medical professionals only")

    CX = PAGE_W / 2
    y = PAGE_H - 70

    # ─── DAPT section header ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, PAGE_W - 40, 22, C_BLUE,
        text="STEP 1: ANTIPLATELET THERAPY (DAPT) — Start Immediately",
        font_size=9, bold=True)
    y -= 56

    # Two columns: Aspirin | P2Y12
    col_w = (PAGE_W - 50) / 2
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, col_w, 48, C_LBLUE,
        text="ASPIRIN\n• Loading: 325 mg (chewed)\n• Maintenance: 75-100 mg/day\n• Continue indefinitely",
        font_size=8)
    draw_rounded_box(c, 25 + col_w, y, col_w, 48, C_TEAL,
        text="P2Y12 INHIBITOR (choose one)\n• Ticagrelor 180mg load → 90mg BD (preferred)\n• Clopidogrel 300-600mg load → 75mg/day\n• Prasugrel (post-PCI, no prior TIA/stroke)",
        font_size=8)

    y -= 32

    # ─── Anticoagulation ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, PAGE_W - 40, 22, C_BLUE,
        text="STEP 2: ANTICOAGULATION", font_size=9, bold=True)
    y -= 56
    col_w3 = (PAGE_W - 60) / 3
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, col_w3, 48, C_PURPLE,
        text="FONDAPARINUX\n2.5 mg SC OD\n(Preferred — reduces\nbleeding vs LMWH)\nAvoid if CrCl <20",
        font_size=7.5)
    draw_rounded_box(c, 25 + col_w3, y, col_w3, 48, C_LBLUE,
        text="ENOXAPARIN (LMWH)\n1 mg/kg SC BD\nReduce to 1mg/kg OD\nif CrCl 15-30\nHold 12h pre-PCI",
        font_size=7.5)
    draw_rounded_box(c, 30 + 2 * col_w3, y, col_w3, 48, C_ORANGE,
        text="UFH (Unfractionated)\nBolus 60 U/kg IV\n(max 4000U)\nIf early PCI planned\nor CrCl <15",
        font_size=7.5)

    y -= 32

    # ─── Anti-ischemic section ────────────────────────────────────────────────
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, PAGE_W - 40, 22, C_BLUE,
        text="STEP 3: ANTI-ISCHEMIC TREATMENT", font_size=9, bold=True)
    y -= 56

    col_w2 = (PAGE_W - 60) / 4
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, col_w2, 48, C_TEAL,
        text="NITRATES\nSL NTG 0.3-0.6mg\nIV NTG 5-200mcg/min\nAvoid: SBP<90,\nRV infarct, PDE5i",
        font_size=7)
    draw_rounded_box(c, 25 + col_w2, y, col_w2, 48, C_LBLUE,
        text="BETA-BLOCKER\nMetoprolol 25-50mg BD\nTarget HR 50-60/min\nAvoid: HR<50, PR>240,\nKillip III/IV",
        font_size=7)
    draw_rounded_box(c, 30 + 2*col_w2, y, col_w2, 48, C_PURPLE,
        text="CCB (if BB CI)\nDiltiazem / Verapamil\nAvoid short-acting\nnifedipine\nAvoid in LV dysfunction",
        font_size=7)
    draw_rounded_box(c, 35 + 3*col_w2, y, col_w2, 48, C_GRAY,
        text="MORPHINE\n1-5mg IV q5-30min\nOnly if severe pain\ndespite nitrates\nMay blunt P2Y12",
        font_size=7)

    y -= 32

    # ─── Other meds ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, PAGE_W - 40, 22, C_BLUE,
        text="STEP 4: ADDITIONAL MEDICAL THERAPY", font_size=9, bold=True)
    y -= 40
    col_w2b = (PAGE_W - 50) / 2
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, col_w2b, 32, C_TEAL,
        text="HIGH-INTENSITY STATIN (start immediately)\nAtorvastatin 80mg OD  OR  Rosuvastatin 40mg OD",
        font_size=7.5)
    draw_rounded_box(c, 25 + col_w2b, y, col_w2b, 32, C_LBLUE,
        text="ACE INHIBITOR / ARB (if LVEF <40%, HTN, DM, CKD)\nRamipril 2.5-10mg OD  |  Start within 24h if stable",
        font_size=7.5)

    y -= 36

    # ─── Invasive strategy decision ───────────────────────────────────────────
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, PAGE_W - 40, 22, C_BLUE,
        text="STEP 5: INVASIVE vs. CONSERVATIVE STRATEGY", font_size=9, bold=True)
    y -= 8

    # Diamond
    draw_diamond(c, CX, y - 28, 100, 26, C_RED,
                 "High-risk features?", font_size=8)
    v_arrow(c, CX, y, y - 2)

    # Yes branch - early invasive
    inv_y = y - 88
    ei_w = 168
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX - ei_w - 5, inv_y, ei_w, 55, C_RED,
        text="EARLY INVASIVE STRATEGY\n(Angiography ≤24h)\n\nGRACE >140 / Refractory ischemia\nHemodynamic instability\nElevated troponin  |  ST depression\nSustained VT / VF",
        font_size=7, bold=True)
    arrow(c, CX - 100, y - 28, CX - ei_w + ei_w, inv_y + 55,
          label="YES", color=C_RED, lw=1.5)

    # No branch - conservative
    draw_rounded_box(c, CX + 5, inv_y, ei_w, 55, C_GREEN,
        text="CONSERVATIVE STRATEGY\n(Angiography if needed)\n\nGRACE <109 / Low-risk\nTroponin -ve / No ECG changes\nStress test or CTCA first\nAngio only if ischemia confirmed",
        font_size=7, bold=True)
    h_arrow(c, CX + 100, y - 28, CX + 5, label="NO", color=C_GREEN, lw=1.5)

    y = inv_y - 30

    # ─── Post-PCI / Discharge box ─────────────────────────────────────────────
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, PAGE_W - 40, 22, C_BLUE,
        text="STEP 6: DISCHARGE PLANNING & SECONDARY PREVENTION",
        font_size=9, bold=True)
    y -= 44
    draw_rounded_box(c, 20, y, PAGE_W - 40, 38, C_TEAL,
        text="DAPT for 12 months (aspirin + ticagrelor/clopidogrel)  |  Statin lifelong  |  ACEi/ARB  |  Beta-blocker\n"
             "Cardiac rehab  |  Smoking cessation  |  BP <130/80  |  LDL <55 mg/dL  |  HbA1c <7% in DM\n"
             "Repeat Echo at 6 weeks  |  Follow-up clinic 4-6 weeks post-discharge",
        font_size=7.5)

    # ─── Legend ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    legend_y = y - 20
    c.setFillColor(C_LGRAY)
    c.roundRect(20, legend_y - 12, PAGE_W - 40, 14, 4, fill=1, stroke=0)
    c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 6.5)
    c.setFillColor(C_BLUE)
    c.drawString(30, legend_y - 7,
        "Abbreviations: DAPT=Dual Antiplatelet Therapy | LMWH=Low Mol. Wt. Heparin | "
        "UFH=Unfractionated Heparin | CCB=Ca-Channel Blocker | PDE5i=Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor | "
        "CI=Contraindicated | BB=Beta Blocker")

    c.showPage()


# ─── Main ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def main():
    c = canvas.Canvas(OUTPUT, pagesize=A4)
    c.setTitle("NSTEMI Diagnosis & Management Flowchart")
    c.setAuthor("Orris Medical AI")
    c.setSubject("NSTEMI Clinical Management Protocol")
    c.setCreator("reportlab")

    draw_page1(c)
    draw_page2(c)

    c.save()
    print(f"PDF saved to: {OUTPUT}")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

Running Command

cd /home/daytona/workspace/nstemi-flowchart && python3 generate_flowchart.py 2>&…

Running Command

ls -lh /home/daytona/workspace/nstemi-flowchart/NSTEMI_Management_Flowchart.pdf

Your NSTEMI flowchart PDF is ready:

NSTEMI Management Flowchart

PDF Document · PDF

What's Inside the PDF (2 Pages)

Page 1 - Diagnosis & Risk Stratification

Presentation recognition - chest pain features, ACS suspicion criteria
Immediate 0-10 minute actions - IV access, 12-lead ECG, SpO2, Aspirin, bloods
ECG decision diamond - ST elevation (STEMI pathway) vs no elevation (NSTE-ACS)
hsTroponin 0h/1h algorithm - distinguishes NSTEMI (troponin +ve) from UA (troponin -ve)
GRACE 2.0 risk stratification - three-column color coded:
- Green: Low risk (GRACE <109) - stress test / CTCA
- Orange: Intermediate (109-140) - angiography within 72h
- Red: High risk (>140) - early angiography ≤24h, ICU

Page 2 - Medical Treatment & Invasive Strategy

Step 1: DAPT - Aspirin loading + P2Y12 inhibitor (Ticagrelor preferred, Clopidogrel, Prasugrel)
Step 2: Anticoagulation - Fondaparinux (preferred), Enoxaparin, UFH with dosing
Step 3: Anti-ischemic - Nitrates, Beta-blockers (with contraindications), CCB, Morphine
Step 4: Additional - High-intensity statin + ACEi/ARB criteria
Step 5: Invasive vs Conservative - decision diamond based on risk features
Step 6: Discharge & Secondary Prevention - DAPT 12 months, cardiac rehab, targets (LDL <55, BP <130/80)
Abbreviations legend at the bottom

Source: ACC/AHA 2014 Guidelines + Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E (2025), Chapter 285

Detail interpreting this ecg

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I now have all the information needed. Here is the complete, detailed ECG interpretation:

Detailed ECG Interpretation

Step 1 - Technical Adequacy

Parameter	Status
Paper speed	25 mm/s (standard) → 1 small square = 40 ms, 1 large square = 200 ms
Amplitude calibration	10 mm/mV (standard) → 1 mm = 0.1 mV
All 12 leads present	Yes (I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, V1-V6)
Baseline	Stable, no significant artifact

Step 2 - Heart Rate

Printed HR: 51-54 bpm

Calculation method:

300 rule: 300 ÷ number of large squares between R-R intervals
R-R interval spans ~5.5-6 large squares → 300 ÷ 5.8 ≈ 52 bpm
Confirmation: Rate 51-54 bpm = Sinus Bradycardia (normal: 60-100 bpm)

Step 3 - Rhythm

Regular sinus rhythm with bradycardia.

Criteria met:

Every P wave is followed by a QRS complex (1:1 conduction)
Every QRS is preceded by a P wave
P waves are upright in leads I, II, aVF → sinus origin (not ectopic atrial)
P waves are inverted in aVR (expected in normal sinus rhythm)
P-P intervals are regular (no variation >10%)
R-R intervals are regular

Conclusion: Normal sinus rhythm, rate ~51 bpm - Sinus Bradycardia

Step 4 - P Wave Analysis

Feature	Finding	Normal
Morphology	Normal, smooth, rounded	Smooth, monophasic
Axis	Upright I, II, aVF; inverted aVR	0° to +75°
Duration	Normal (<120 ms)	<120 ms
Amplitude	Normal (<2.5 mm)	<2.5 mm in II
Notching	None	None

No P mitrale (bifid P in II → left atrial enlargement)
No P pulmonale (peaked P >2.5 mm in II → right atrial enlargement)

Step 5 - PR Interval

Printed: 177 ms

Normal range: 120-200 ms
177 ms = within normal limits (no first-degree AV block)
No PR shortening (rules out WPW/pre-excitation)
PR is consistent beat-to-beat (no Wenckebach/Mobitz II pattern)

Conclusion: Normal PR interval. No AV conduction abnormality.

Step 6 - QRS Complex

Feature	Finding	Normal
Duration	93 ms (printed)	<120 ms
Morphology	Normal narrow complex	No BBB
R wave progression	Normal V1→V6	Positive deflection increasing V1-V5
Pathological Q waves	None definitively identified	<40 ms wide, <25% R amplitude
Fragmented QRS	Not evident	Absent in normals

Duration 93 ms = narrow QRS → no bundle branch block
No left bundle branch block (no broad notched R in I/V5-V6)
No right bundle branch block (no RSR' pattern in V1)
R wave progression: normal transition across precordial leads

Conclusion: Normal narrow QRS complex. No bundle branch block. No definite pathological Q waves.

Step 7 - QRS Axis

Printed: QRS axis = +90°

Using the hexaxial reference system:

Lead I: Near isoelectric / mildly positive
Lead aVF: Strongly positive
This places the axis at approximately +80° to +90° - borderline vertical

Axis Range	Classification
-30° to +90°	Normal
-30° to -90°	Left axis deviation (LAD)
+90° to +180°	Right axis deviation (RAD)
+180° to -90°	Extreme axis deviation

+90° = upper limit of normal / borderline vertical axis
Not pathological RAD (which starts >+90°)
No cause for left axis deviation

Conclusion: Normal to vertical QRS axis at +90°. Not pathological.

Step 8 - ST Segment Analysis (Most Critical Finding)

Machine interpretation: "Ischemic ST-segment changes"

ST Morphology Types

The ST segment is measured at the J-point (junction of QRS end and ST start), then assessed 60-80 ms after the J-point.

Lead Group	ST Finding	Significance
Lateral (V5, V6)	Mild flattening / depression	Lateral wall ischemia
Inferior (II, III, aVF)	Mild flattening	Inferior wall ischemia
Anterior (V1-V4)	Normal / no significant change	No anterior involvement
aVL	Mildly flat	High lateral

Significance of ST Depression Pattern

ST depression in lateral (V5-V6) and inferior (II, III, aVF) leads simultaneously suggests:

Subendocardial ischemia - the most common cause; typically indicates demand ischemia or non-obstructive coronary disease
Posterior STEMI - posterior wall infarction manifests as ST depression in V1-V4 (reciprocal); less likely here as anterior leads appear normal
Multi-vessel disease - diffuse ST depression affecting multiple territories

The pattern here (lateral + inferior simultaneously) is most consistent with:

Non-ST-elevation ischemia (NSTEMI/UA territory) affecting the lateral and inferior walls
Possible Left Circumflex (LCx) artery territory (lateral) and/or Right Coronary Artery (RCA) territory (inferior)

Step 9 - T Wave Analysis

Lead	T Wave	Significance
II, III, aVF (Inferior)	Flattened	Non-specific ischemic change
V5, V6 (Lateral)	Flattened	Lateral ischemia
V1-V3 (Anterior)	Normal/upright	No anterior ischemia
aVR	Upright (normal - should be inverted or flat)	Possible diffuse subendocardial change

T-wave flattening (less than 1/8 the height of R wave) in lateral-inferior leads is a non-specific but clinically significant finding in context of this patient's presentation.

No hyperacute T waves (tall, broad, peaked T - seen in very early STEMI)
No deep symmetric T-wave inversions (seen in NSTEMI, Wellens syndrome)
No biphasic T waves

Step 10 - QT / QTc Interval

Printed: QT = 410 ms | QTc = 399 ms | QTcF = 352 ms

Bazett's formula: QTc = QT / √(RR interval in seconds)

RR interval at HR 52 bpm ≈ 1.15 sec → √1.15 ≈ 1.07
QTc = 410 / 1.07 ≈ 383 ms (consistent with printed 399 ms)

Gender	Normal QTc	Borderline	Prolonged
Male	<440 ms	440-460 ms	>460 ms

QTc 399 ms = Normal (well within limits)
No risk of Torsades de Pointes from QTc alone
QT does not appear short (rules out short QT syndrome)

Step 11 - Voltage / Hypertrophy

RV5 = 1.454 mV (14.54 mm) | SV1 = 0.476 mV | RV5+SV1 = 0.978 mV (9.78 mm)

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) Criteria:

Criterion	Threshold	This ECG
Sokolow-Lyon: SV1 + RV5 or RV6	>35 mm	9.78 mm → Absent
Cornell: RaVL + SV3	>28mm (M)	Not calculated
R in aVL	>11 mm	Not evident

No LVH by Sokolow-Lyon criterion
RV5+SV1 = 9.78 mm is well below the 35 mm threshold

Right Ventricular Hypertrophy (RVH):

No R > S in V1, no right axis deviation >+110°, no P pulmonale
No RVH

Step 12 - Complete Summary

ECG SYSTEMATIC REPORT — Ramesh Aher, 54M
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

RATE        : 51-54 bpm  ← ABNORMAL (Sinus Bradycardia)
RHYTHM      : Regular, Sinus origin
P WAVES     : Normal morphology, axis, duration ✓
PR INTERVAL : 177 ms — Normal ✓
QRS         : 93 ms — Narrow, no BBB ✓
QRS AXIS    : +90° — Normal to vertical ✓
ST SEGMENTS : Mild flattening/depression lateral (V5-V6)
              + inferior (II, III, aVF) ← ABNORMAL
T WAVES     : Flattened lateral-inferior leads ← ABNORMAL
QTc         : 399 ms — Normal ✓
VOLTAGE     : No LVH / RVH ✓
P. Q WAVES  : None identified ✓

Pathophysiological Correlation

The co-occurrence of sinus bradycardia + inferior-lateral ST-T changes in a 54-year-old male is highly significant:

Mechanism of Bradycardia in Inferior Ischemia: The SA node receives its blood supply from the SA nodal artery, which arises from the RCA in ~60% of people and from the LCx in ~40%. When the RCA or LCx is ischemic, the SA node may be underperfused, causing bradycardia. Additionally, inferior wall ischemia activates the Bezold-Jarisch reflex - a vagally mediated reflex causing bradycardia, hypotension, and vasodilation. This is why sinus bradycardia is the most common arrhythmia seen in inferior/posterior MI (Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics; Harrison's 22E).

Clinical Interpretation: This ECG is NOT normal and MUST be treated as ACS until proven otherwise. The machine-generated report correctly flags "Ischemic ST-segment changes" and "Abnormal ECG." In a 54-year-old male with cardiac risk factors:

Sinus bradycardia at 51 bpm - possibly vagally mediated from inferior ischemia
Lateral ST-T flattening (V5-V6) - lateral wall ischemia (LCx territory)
Inferior ST flattening (II, III, aVF) - inferior wall ischemia (RCA territory)
Normal QRS - no completed infarction yet / no bundle branch block

Final ECG Diagnosis:

Sinus Bradycardia (51 bpm) with Ischemic ST-T Changes in Lateral and Inferior Leads - Abnormal ECG. Clinical correlation with high-sensitivity troponin and serial ECGs is mandatory. Treat as NSTEMI/UA until biomarkers return.

Sources: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E (2025) - Chapter on SA Nodal Dysfunction; Fuster & Hurst's The Heart 15E - Electrical Complications of MI; Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics; Rosen's Emergency Medicine

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