GE`s Revolutionary Cardiac Imaging Scanners Installed at Major Hospitals

GE Healthcare Breakthrough SPECT Technology is Biggest Change in 40 Years
WAUKESHA, Wis.--(Business Wire)--
GE Healthcare today announced the installation of four revolutionary cardiac
imaging scanners that could help pave the way for quicker, clearer and
lower-dose scans for cardiac patients around the world. The breakthrough
technology represents the most significant upgrade to SPECT (single photon
emission computed tomography) in 40 years and can reduce exposure to radiation,
enhance image quality and dramatically shorten scan times.

"The impact of this technology could be considered a 'revolution' in cardiac
imaging," said Dr. Alessia Gimelli, Cardiologist and Nuclear Medicine Specialist
at Gabriele Monasterio Foundation, CNR, of Pisa, Italy.

Driven by GE`s exclusive Alcyone technology, Discovery NM 530c empowers improved
workflow, dose management, and enhanced overall image quality. Traditionally, a
cardiac scan requires patients to raise their hands above their heads for two
cycles of 15 to 20 minutes. Because the Discovery NM 530c is so sensitive and is
able to gather image data much more quickly, scan times can now be as short as 3
minutes. Since next-generation Alcyone technology is positioned to view cardiac
anatomy and pathology with greater clarity and speed, patients spend less time
in the exam and doctors get the information they need to determine course of
treatment more quickly - reducing guesswork.

Early reports indicate GE Healthcare`s Discovery NM 530c offers marked
improvements in care for the estimated nine million patients scanned on nuclear
cardiac devices annually.

"There is huge potential for improved efficiency, image quality and patient
care," said Dr. Milena Henzlova, Director of Nuclear Cardiology, Mt. Sinai
Hospital, New York City. "After 40 years of `Anger` camera technology, it is
exciting to be part of a new chapter in this field."

"Just weeks after launching our Discovery NM 530c system, we`ve seen the
enthusiasm spread through the global nuclear cardiology community," said Terri
Bresenham, Vice President and General Manager of GE Healthcare`s Molecular
Imaging business. "We are committed to developing technologies that will excite
the industry and advance the future of molecular imaging."

This announcement comes soon after the launch of GE`s healthymagination
campaign, aimed at helping create sustainable global healthcare systems by
introducing products and solutions that reduce costs, increase access and
improve the quality of patient care.

"Discovery NM 530c is a perfect fit," said Bresenham. "Alcyone-driven imaging is
already affecting patient care while faster scan times will lead to an increase
in workflow efficiency. This is a significant development and we can`t wait to
see the full extent of its impact."

The scanners have been installed at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City,
Ottawa Heart Institute in Ottawa, University Hospital in Zurich and Gabriele
Monasterio Foundation, CNR, in Pisa, Italy.

ABOUT GE HEALTHCARE:

GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services that
are shaping a new age of patient care. Our broad expertise in medical imaging
and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems,
drug discovery, biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, performance
improvement and performance solutions services help our customers to deliver
better care to more people around the world at a lower cost. In addition, we
partner with healthcare leaders, striving to leverage the global policy change
necessary to implement a successful shift to sustainable healthcare systems.

Our "healthymagination" vision for the future invites the world to join us on
our journey as we continuously develop innovations focused on reducing costs,
increasing access and improving quality and efficiency around the world.
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a $17 billion unit of
General Electric Company (NYSE:GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employs more than
46,000 people committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients
in more than 100 countries. For more information about GE Healthcare, visit our
website at www.gehealthcare.com.

GE Healthcare Corporate Public Relations
Corey Miller, 414-469-5499
corey.miller@ge.com

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