GE Revolution Apex
Family: Revolution CT
Top-tier GE CT. 256-slice detector, 160 mm Z-axis coverage in a single rotation — enables single-heartbeat cardiac imaging and whole-organ dynamic perfusion studies without helical sweep. 0.23 sec rotation (fastest in the Revolution family) supports high-heart-rate cardiac imaging without beta-blockade in many patients.
Clinical positioning
Competes with Siemens Force (dual-source), Canon Aquilion ONE (320-slice), and Philips iCT in the premium CT segment. Academic medical centers, high-volume cardiac programs, and large hospitals with advanced oncology / neuro workflows are the typical buyers.
Specs
- 256 slices · 70 cm gantry · 160 mm Z-axis per rotation
- 0.23 sec minimum rotation
- Gemstone detector (Apex generation)
- Quantix tube (highest heat capacity in the GE lineup)
- DLIR deep-learning reconstruction
- SnapShot Freeze 2 motion correction
- Dual-energy spectral imaging (GSI Xtream)
Service reality
Current OEM production. Parts economy still OEM-centric; refurb market thin. Service contracts dominant.
Related
- Revolution HD (mid-tier sibling)
- SOMATOM Force (competitor)
- Canon Aquilion ONE (competitor)