GE HealthCare launches new cardiac CT scanner with advanced AI capabilities
GE HealthCare has announced the official launch of Revolution Vibe, its next-generation CT scanner designed specifically with coronary CT angiography (CCTA) and structural heart exams in mind.
The news comes less than 24 hours before GE HealthCare is scheduled to introduce the new system to attendees at ACC.25, the annual conference of the American College of Cardiology.
Cardiologist interest in CCTA at an all-time high
CCTA has gained significant momentum in recent years, providing a growing number of care teams with a noninvasive way to evaluate heart patients for a long list of potential complications. More and more industry groups have given CCTA their highest recommendations. In fact, the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and other U.S. medical societies gave it a class 1A recommendation for evaluating acute chest pain in their 2021 Chest Pain guidelines.
Another major turning point in CCTA’s favor came in late 2024, when the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a new payment policy that more than doubled the Medicare reimbursements hospitals receive for performing CCTA.
As this momentum continues to build, U.S. cardiologists and radiologists will need access to CCTA technology that is both advanced and dependable.
“Expanding access to CCTA is crucial for managing the rising prevalence of CVD, ensuring timely and accurate diagnoses for a larger patient population,” Jean-Luc Procaccini, president and CEO of molecular imaging and CT at GE HealthCare, said in a statement. “Our introduction of Revolution Vibe underscores our commitment to this mission. The system is designed to encourage the broader adoption of and access to cardiac imaging, combining advanced technology with AI-powered solutions to deliver fast, accurate diagnoses and a more comfortable patient experience. It is designed to empower healthcare providers to offer the highest quality care, even in the most challenging cases."
Revolution Vibe comes equipped with a variety of imaging innovations
Revolution Vibe includes the company’s Unlimited One-Beat Cardiac Imaging technology, which helps users acquire and reconstruct high-quality CCTA images in the span of a single heartbeat. The new scanner was also built to overcome challenges imagers often encounter when trying to scan obese patients or those who may have difficulty holding their breath. This helps hospitals and health systems improve their efficiency and see more patients in a given day.
“Revolution Vibe has significantly enhanced our cardiac imaging capabilities, doubling our CCTA capacity while reducing scan times and improving image quality,” Dr. Christopher Ahlers, a radiologist and managing partner at Radiomed in Germany, explained in the same statement. “The advanced technology streamlines workflows, reduces reliance on invasive diagnostics and ensures high-quality care for all patients, including those with challenging conditions. By adopting Revolution Vibe, we have improved operational efficiency, increased diagnostic confidence, and elevated patient satisfaction, positioning us at the forefront of cardiac care.”
Revolution Vibe users also gain access to GE HealthCare’s TrueFidelity deep learning imaging technology and its SnapShot Freeze 2 algorithm for delivering motion-free CCTA images.
Another advanced artificial intelligence-based feature, Effortless Workflow, helps streamline the entire imaging process by automatically making protocol and positioning adjustments as needed. This can save radiologists up to four minutes per study, according to GE HealthCare, ensuring reports get completed as quickly as possible.
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