-Johnson & Johnson announced the arrival in Peru of a new pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology for the treatment of drug-refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. This incorporation represents a significant advance in the approach to cardiac arrhythmias, with benefits in terms of safety, precision, and procedural efficiency.

"With this launch, Peru joins the Latin American countries that already have this world-class innovation, used in international reference centers. In the country, institutions such as Clínica Delgado of the AUNA group will lead its implementation, consolidating Peru's positioning at the forefront of electrophysiology," says Silvina Romero, General Manager, Perú & Ecuador, MedTech, Johnson & Johnson. “The procedure was performed using VARIPULSE technology, currently under evaluation by the institution as part of its ongoing commitment to identifying innovations for patient treatment. This is how our presence in the region directly impacts the quality of life of the thousands of Peruvian patients living with atrial fibrillation."

One of the most relevant differentiators of this innovation is that it is an integrated mapping and ablation system, allowing electrophysiologists to work with real-time visualization and immediate feedback during the procedure. This integration facilitates a more efficient, reproducible workflow with minimal fluoroscopy exposure, contributing to improved patient safety and medical team confidence.

For Dr. Mario Cabrera, cardiologist at Clínica Delgado of the AUNA group, "the integration of three-dimensional mapping and pulsed field ablation in a single system substantially improves our ability to make decisions during the procedure. This translates into more efficient operating times, a lower complication rate, and reduced radiation exposure for both the patient and our medical team — all fundamental aspects of the quality care we strive to provide."

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia globally, affecting more than 50 million people worldwide. When medications fail to control the condition, catheter ablation is established as a safe and effective option for restoring normal heart rhythm.

"Atrial fibrillation affects thousands of Peruvians, and many of them do not respond adequately to pharmacological treatment. Having this innovation positions us at the regional forefront and, most importantly, allows us to offer our patients the possibility of recovering their quality of life," concludes Dr. Cabrera.

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Across Johnson & Johnson, we are tackling the world’s most complex and pervasive health challenges. Through a cardiovascular portfolio that provides healthcare professionals with advanced mapping and navigation, miniaturized tech, and precise ablation we are addressing conditions with significant unmet needs such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, stroke, and atrial fibrillation. We are the global leaders in heart recovery, circulatory restoration and the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, as well as an emerging leader in neurovascular care, committed to taking on two of the leading causes of death worldwide in heart failure and stroke.