Published on February 24, 2026

Bronson Methodist Hospital the First in Southwest Michigan to Offer VARIPULSE™ Technology

New technology is the latest in cardiac care advancements for treating atrial fibrillation

In a hospital cath lab, a large group of medical professionals, all wearing surgical scrubs, smile for a photo while holding a banner that reads, "a new era begins: VARIPULSE Platform."
Photo Caption: Bronson Methodist Hospital’s Cath Lab team celebrating the completion of their first AFib procedure using VARIPULSE Technology. 

Bronson Methodist Hospital is the first to perform an atrial fibrillation (AFib) procedure in southwest Michigan using the VARIPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Platform. This new technology gives patients access to a next-generation treatment that allows cardiologists to correct irregular heartbeats with more precision and efficiency.

VARIPULSE™ combines pulsed field ablation with advanced cardiac mapping. This allows electrophysiologists to deliver rapid electrical pulses that selectively treat the areas of the heart causing arrhythmias, while still protecting surrounding healthy tissue. The system’s real-time imaging and mapping tools also make procedures faster and safer, and will ultimately lead to enhanced safety and patient outcomes.

“Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of heart arrhythmia in adults,” said Thomas Franzon, MD, electrophysiologist at Bronson Methodist Hospital. “By bringing VARIPULSE™ technology to Bronson, we can deliver advanced rhythm management locally to patients whose arrhythmias have not responded to medical therapy.”

Bronson Methodist Hospital is committed to investing in innovative cardiac technologies that support clinicians and expand access to high-quality heart care for the communities it serves. Learn more about Bronson’s cardiology services at bronsonhealth.com/heart.

Photographed above: Front row, left to right: Andre McDuffey, RCIS, Lindsay Weirick, RT, Spencer Ranfeld, RN, Adam Lung, RT, Amanda Czarnecki, RCIS, Kristin Baas, RN. Second row, left to right: Justin Krenselewski, Regional Technology Specialist, Thomas Franzon, MD, Craig Berens, CRNA, Kory Bushee, RN, James Glasheen, MHA. Back row, left to right: Eric Esbrook, Clinical Account Specialist, Lucas Buerkel, Associate Clinical Account Specialist, Jelena Petricevic, Clinical Account Specialist, Howard Call, RT.