{"id":5481,"date":"2026-01-22T09:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/?p=5481"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:06:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:06:56","slug":"electroporation-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barnaclinic.com\/blog\/en\/blog\/electroporation-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"barnacl\u00ednic+ addresses electroporation as a new treatment for atrial fibrillation on the \u201cSalud (t) Plus\u201d podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following the first episode of <\/a><\/span>\u201cSalud (t) Plus\u201d<\/span><\/i>, the barnacl\u00ednic+ podcast that launched the format with the real-life experience of Ares Teixid\u00f3<\/a>, who shared how she has learned to live with type 1 diabetes<\/strong>, this new episode focuses on <\/span>electroporation<\/b><\/a>, an innovative treatment for <\/span>atrial fibrillation<\/b>, one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias<\/a>. Through a patient\u2019s testimony and the medical team\u2019s experience, the podcast brings this new ablation technique closer and explores its real impact on quality of life. <\/span>The protagonist of the episode is Montserrat Bel<\/strong>, a barnacl\u00ednic+ patient, who explains first-hand how she has lived for years with episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, the constant fear caused by the unpredictability of symptoms, and the emotional and physical impact this has had on her daily life. She is joined in this conversation by Dr. Ivo Roca<\/strong><\/a> and Dr. Andreu Porta<\/a><\/strong>, specialists in Cardiology<\/a> at barnacl\u00ednic+, who clearly explain what electroporation is<\/strong> and its role as an alternative to conventional ablation techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cElectroporation changed my life\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n

Montserrat Bel<\/strong>, barnacl\u00ednic+ patient<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is electroporation and how it can improve the treatment of atrial fibrillation<\/b><\/h2>\n

During this episode, the specialists explain what electroporation consists of<\/strong>, how it differs from other arrhythmia<\/a> ablation<\/strong> techniques, and why it represents a step forward in the treatment of atrial fibrillation<\/strong>. <\/span>\u201cIt is a different type of energy from what we had been using until now to perform ablation\u201d<\/span><\/i>, explains Dr. Andreu Porta<\/a><\/strong>. <\/span>\u201cTraditionally, we destroyed tissue using cold or heat, radiofrequency or cryoablation. Although these are safe techniques with good results, they can affect tissues surrounding the heart\u201d<\/span><\/i>. <\/span>With electroporation<\/strong>, however, a much more selective energy targeting the cardiac muscle has been achieved, allowing direct action on the heart without affecting surrounding structures and with a high safety profile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIt targets the heart directly, does not heat surrounding structures, and offers results that are just as good\u2014or even slightly better\u2014with a higher safety profile\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n

Dr. Andreu Porta<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In addition, it is a relatively straightforward procedure with a fast recovery, which helps improve the patient\u2019s overall experience after the intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It may interest you…<\/h4>\n

barnacl\u00ednic+ offers a new alternative for atrial fibrillation: electroporation
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Although electroporation<\/b><\/a><\/b> is a relatively new technique\u2014with several years of development\u2014barnacl\u00ednic+ has made a clear commitment to being a pioneer in its application. <\/span>\u201cThe results are very promising, but the most important thing is to have all available tools to personalize treatment according to each patient\u2019s needs and address atrial fibrillation in the best possible way\u201d<\/span><\/i>, conclude the specialists.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI always explain this to patients: medications may seem safer because we are not puncturing anything, but they can also cause problems and, above all, they do not cure the arrhythmia\u2014they only suppress it. When medication is withdrawn, it often reappears. Electroporation helps many patients feel more at ease when undergoing ablation, because it is a technique with an added level of safety\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n

Dr. Ivo Roca<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, cardiologist at barnacl\u00ednic+<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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