Magnetocardiography - measurement conduction, data formats and diagnostic applications

Magnetocardiography (MCG) is a noninvasive diagnostic method that builds on properties of a magnetic field generated during cardiac cycle. This paper covers basic rules of measurement conduction, interpretation of recorded data sets, as well as data formats that are commonly used for visualization. MCG diagnostic applications are presented, not only by comparing MCG and ECG, but mainly by emphasizing certain advantages and disadvantages of MCG examination. Diagnostic parameters used for MCG results evaluation are presented - the ones created basing on time runs as well as those originating from maps. Moreover, paper describes content of experimental database, which author plans to use for further research on computer interpretation techniques of MCG data sets in decision support systems for heart disease diagnostics.