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Sotécnica and GE HealthCare Modernize Medical Imaging at Gaia and Espinho Health Unit
The Local Health Unit of Gaia and Espinho (ULSGE) has strengthened its diagnostic capabilities with the implementation of a new Angiography Suite and a state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system. This upgrade was made possible through a strategic collaboration between Sotécnica and GE HealthCare, combining technical expertise and cutting-edge medical technology to enhance the quality of healthcare services.
Sotécnica News
23 May 2025Sotécnica and GE HealthCare Modernize Medical Imaging at Gaia and Espinho Health Unit
The newly installed Angiography Suite enables detailed imaging of blood vessels, improving diagnostic precision for cardiovascular and neurological conditions. This system significantly reduces radiation dosage while enhancing image quality, delivering safer and more comfortable procedures for patients. Sotécnica was responsible for the execution of the specialized technical infrastructure required for the equipment, while GE HealthCare provided the advanced medical technology.
Business Unit General Manager at Sotécnica
Carlos Carvalho
“This project is a prime example of how collaboration between technical infrastructure specialists and medical technology providers can positively impact people’s lives. Our expertise ensures that healthcare professionals operate in a safe and optimized environment to deliver the best possible care to patients.”
The newly operational MRI system complements this modernization by expanding the diagnostic capacity of the unit in areas such as Radiology and Neuroradiology. These enhancements are reducing waiting times and improving operational efficiency, directly benefiting both patients and medical staff.
Rui Costa – General Manager of GE HealthCare in Portugal
“Our collaboration with Sotécnica ensures that every installation is executed with precision, allowing our equipment to perform at its highest level.”
This partnership also extends to other leading healthcare institutions. At Santo António Hospital, a high-precision MRI system was installed with technical support from Sotécnica.
Meanwhile, at the São João University Hospital Center (CHUSJ), the installation of a PET/CT imaging room with state-of-the-art technology marked another significant step in the modernization of medical imaging in Portugal.
Through these initiatives, Sotécnica reaffirms its role as a trusted partner in delivering critical technical infrastructure for the healthcare sector, actively contributing to safer, more efficient, and patient-focused medical services.
