Magnetic Detection Electrical Impedance Tomography and its Application in Three Dimensional Localization of the Meridian / 中国医学物理学杂志

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.