Magnetic Detection Electrical Impedance Tomography and its Application in Three Dimensional Localization of the Meridian
10.3969/j.issn.1005-202X.2010.02.024
- VernacularTitle:磁探测电阻抗成像及其在经络三维定位中的应用
- Author:
Ling LIN
;
Liling HAO
;
Ruijuan CHEN
;
Gang LI
;
Jiaxing LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
meridian;
three dimensional localization;
low-impedance;
electrical impedance tomograpby;
magnetic detection electrical impedance tomography
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics
2010;27(2):1793-1798
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: The Meridian Theory is an important component and the theory basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Three dimensional localization is the key to research of the Meridian Theory. Imaging is a scientific and practical method for the three dimensional localization of the meridian. Methods: The methods and actuality of the intrinsic quality and localization of meridians were first introduced. Then the methods and disadvantages of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) were also re-viewed. Based on these, the advantages and disadvantages of various methods applying to localization of meridian were analy-sised. Results: A new technology, magnetic detection electrical impedance tomography (MD-EIT) has obvious advantages com-paring to other EIT methods. It can fit comfortably on the dimentional localization of the meridian. Conclusions: MD-EIT can be applied not only to locate the meridians, but also to heart and lung detection and cancer diagnosis. There is a wide range of appli-cations for MD-EIT in medicine, It has great space for development.
