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Electrical impedance tomography performed before treatment with thrombolysis was given. Crs = respiratory compliance, PEEP = positive end-expiratory pressure, Pplat Alv = alveolair/plateau pressure, RR = respiratory rate, Vt = tidal volume.
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Since there was adequate ventilation of the right lung (65%), the presence of a significant perfusion defect suggested obstruction by pulmonary embolism (Fig. 1).
Electrical impedance tomography performed after treatment with thrombolysis was given. Crs = respiratory compliance, PEEP = positive end-expiratory pressure, Pplat Alv = alveolair/plateau pressure, RR = respiratory rate, Vt = tidal volume.
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The day after treatment with alteplase, EIT was done in supine position, showing a significant improvement of perfusion distribution (Fig. 2).