Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Magnetocardiography

The measurement of magnetic fields generated by electric currents from the heart. The measurement of these fields provides information which is complementary to that provided by ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The measurement of magnetic fields generated by electric currents from the heart. The measurement of these fields provides information which is complementary to that provided by ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY.

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Electrocardiography (1967-2006)
  • Magnetics (1967-2006)

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  1. E01w.370.370w.380.487w
  2. E01w.370.405w.435w
  3. E05.540.249w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Magnetocardiography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053798. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053798
  2. Magnetocardiography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetocardiography
  3. Magnetocardiography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1884389