At Life Medical Imaging, we are proud to announce a major step forward for healthcare on the Central Coast – the installation of the region’s first next-generation GE Revolution Apex Elite CT scanner at our Erina clinic.
Life Medical Imaging has officially installed the Central Coast’s first GE Revolution Apex Elite CT scanner at its Erina clinic, setting a new benchmark in diagnostic imaging for the region. With practices located in Erina, Umina Beach, Killarney Vale, and Bateau Bay, Life Medical Imaging continues to lead the way in delivering world-class technology and care to the Central Coast community. This milestone supports local specialists, GPs, and families, thus marking a major advancement for local healthcare by ensuring patients can now access high-quality diagnostic services close to home, without the need to travel.
Keeping Care Closer to Home
Until now, patients requiring complex or high-definition CT scans often needed to travel to Sydney for advanced imaging. With the introduction of this next generation scanner, Life Medical Imaging is bringing leading edge diagnostic capabilities to the Central Coast – ensuring local access to the highest standard of care.
The new system provides high-definition imaging at lower radiation doses, improving diagnostic confidence while reducing exposure for patients of all ages. Faster scan times and quieter operation also make for a more comfortable and efficient experience.
“Our goal has always been to provide world-class imaging and care for our patients right here on the Central Coast,” says Jacob Wasef, Director of Life Medical Imaging. “This investment means our community can access advanced scans locally, without the stress or delay of travelling to Sydney. It’s about improving access, reducing travel, and supporting our specialists and families with the very best technology available.”
Redefining CT Imaging: Comfort, Clarity, and Confidence
The GE Revolution Apex Elite combines cutting-edge features designed to transform both the patient and practitioner experience:
- 80 cm Bore size with Whisper Drive Technology: Offers a quieter, more comfortable experience by significantly reducing audible noise during gantry rotation.
- Smart MAR (Metal Artefact Reduction): Delivers exceptional image clarity for patients with metal implants such as hip replacements, neuro clips, or spinal fixations.
- TrueFidelity™ Deep Learning Image Reconstruction: GE HealthCare’s AI-powered reconstruction technology enhances image sharpness and reduces noise, providing crystal-clear images across a wide range of clinical applications, from head to cardiovascular imaging.
- Unlimited 1-Beat, Motion-Free Cardiac Imaging: Enables motion-free, high-definition CTCA imaging at high heart rates, using GE’s advanced Snapshot Freeze 2 Whole Heart Motion Correction technology, reducing the need for beta blockers.
- HyperDrive Scan Mode: Offers ultra-fast scanning of up to 523.5 mm per second, reducing breath-hold times and improving comfort for acute patients.
These innovations work in harmony to deliver high-definition imaging with reduced radiation, enabling earlier, more confident diagnoses while providing a smoother and comfortable experience for patients.
“This scanner’s deep learning reconstruction and metal artefact reduction technology give us unmatched clarity and diagnostic confidence,” explains Dr Mark Cooper, specialist Radiologist at Life Medical Imaging. “It’s particularly transformative for complex cases such as cardiac, neurological, and post-surgical imaging, helping us deliver more accurate results, sooner.”
A Step Forward for the Central Coast Community
For our medical specialists and referrers, the Revolution Apex Elite means superior image quality and greater diagnostic precision. For patients, this means shorter scan times, lower radiation doses, and greater confidence in accurate results.
As the first installation of its kind on the Central Coast, this technology represents a major milestone for regional healthcare, ensuring our community can access world-class diagnostic tools without the need to travel.
Investing in Local Healthcare, Together
At Life Medical Imaging, every investment we make is focused on bringing advanced healthcare closer to home. We’re committed to supporting local specialists and ensuring families across the Coast have access to safe, accurate, and compassionate imaging care.
Because your health deserves nothing less.