Nikola Drca

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Article: HEART RHYTHM. 2024;21(9):1487-1492
Reduced dementia risk in patients with optimized anticoagulation therapy undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation
Akerstrom F; Charitakis E; Paul-Nordin A; Braunschweig F; Friberg L; Tabrizi F; Jensen-Urstad M; Drca N
Article: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2024;35(6):1140-1149
Predictors of low-voltage zones in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation eligible for catheter ablation: An observational study
Nordin AP; Jensen-Urstad M; Charitakis E; Carnloef C; Drca N
Article: EUROPACE. 2024;26(2):euae036
Risk assessment in patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic pre-excitation
Jemtren A; Saygi S; Akerstrom F; Asaad F; Bourke T; Braunschweig F; Carnlof C; Drca N; Insulander P; Kenneback G; Nordin AP; Sadigh B; Rickenlund A; Saluveer O; Schwieler J; Svennberg E; Tapanainen J; Turkmen Y; Bastani H; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: HEART. 2024;110(3):163-169
Association between catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and mortality or stroke
Akerstrom F; Hutter J; Charitakis E; Tabrizi F; Asaad F; Bastani H; Bourke T; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Englund A; Friberg L; Insulander P; Jonsson AH; Kenneback G; Paul-Nordin A; Sadigh B; Saluveer O; Saygi S; Schwieler J; Svennberg E; Tapanainen J; Turkmen Y; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE. 2023;57(18):1175-1179
Elite female endurance athletes are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation compared to the general population: a matched cohort study
Drca N; Larsson SC; Grannas D; Jensen-Urstad M
Journal article: EUROPACE. 2023;25(Supplement_1):euad122.112
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with reduced mortality in real-world swedish patients
Akerstrom F; Hutter J; Charitakis E; Tabrizi F; Drca N; Friberg L; Braunschweig F; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2023;66(3):577-584
Electrical cardioversion for early recurrences post pulmonary vein isolation
von Olshausen G; Paul-Nordin A; Tapanainen J; Jensen-Urstad M; Bastani H; Saluveer O; Bourke T; Drca N; Kenneback G; Saygi S; Turkmen Y; Insulander P; Braunschweig F
Article: EXPERT REVIEW OF MEDICAL DEVICES. 2023;20(1):55-61
Validation of diagnostic accuracy of a handheld, smartphone-based rhythm recording device
Nordin AP; Carnlof C; Insulander P; Ali AM; Jensen-Urstad M; Saluveer O; Drca N
Article: PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2022;45(11):1288-1294
Feasibility of a novel algorithm for automated reconstruction of the left atrial anatomy based on intracardiac echocardiography
Akerstrom F; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M; Braunschweig F
Journal article: EUROPACE. 2022;24(Supplement_1):euac053.139
Endurance training increases the risk of atrial fibrillation in women: a matched-cohort study
Drca N; Larsson S; Jensen-Urstad M
Journal article: EUROPACE. 2022;24(Supplement_1):euac053.235
Feasibility of a novel algorithm for automated reconstruction of the left atrial anatomy based on intracardiac echocardiography
Akerstrom F; Drca N; Wekselman G; Bugauisan G; Holmstrom L; Jensen-Urstad M; Braunschweig F
Article: JACC: CASE REPORTS. 2021;3(16):1787-1788
Color Variations in Left Atrial Appendage Occluders.
Saluveer O; Drca N; Sahlgren B; Jensen-Urstad M; Braunschweig F
Article: ACTA CARDIOLOGICA. 2021;76(7):712-717
Occupational physical activity is associated with risk of atrial fibrillation in both men and women: a population-based cohort study
Drca N; Wolk A; Larsson SC
Article: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2021;32(11):2953-2960
Low incidence of major complications after the first six hours post atrial fibrillation ablation: Is same-day discharge safe and feasible in most patients?
Nordin AP; Drca N; Insulander P; Bastani H; Bourke T; Braunschweig F; Kenneback G; Von Olshausen G; Sadigh B; Saluveer O; Tapanainen J; Schwieler J; Akerstrom F; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2021;32(11):2971-2978
Cryoablation of atypical atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia
von Olshausen G; Jemtren A; Schwieler J; Tapanainen J; Bourke T; Paul-Nordin A; Benson L; Saluveer O; Kenneback G; Braunschweig F; Drca N
Article: CLINICAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY. 2021;110(6):851-860
Sinus heart rate post pulmonary vein ablation and long-term risk of recurrences
von Olshausen G; Saluveer O; Schwieler J; Drca N; Bastani H; Tapanainen J; Bourke T; Paul-Nordin A; Kenneback G; Insulander P; Jensen-Urstad M; Braunschweig F
Article: ACTA CARDIOLOGICA. 2021;76(3):267-271
Cryoablation as standard treatment of atrial flutter: a prospective, 2-center study (CASTAF)
Bastani H; Bourke T; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Gudmundsson K; Insulander P; Jemtren A; Kenneback G; Ljungstrom E; Sadigh B; Saluveer O; Scheel S; Schwieler J; Tapanainen J; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: ANATOLIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2020;24(6):405-409
Focal atrial tachycardia-the localization differences between men and women: A study of 487 consecutive patients
Turkmen Y; Insulander P; Bastani H; Drca N; Saluveer O; Tapanainen J; Bourke T; Kenneback G; Schwieler J; Braunschweig F; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: EUROPACE. 2020;22(10):1547-1557
Long-term outcome of patients with invasive electrophysiolgy procedure-related cardiac tamponade
von Olshausen G; Bourke T; Schwieler J; Drca N; Bastani H; Tapanainen J; Saluveer O; Benson L; Goedel A; Kenneback G; Insulander P; Jensen-Urstad M; Braunschweig F
Article: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2020;31(3):674-681
Early recurrences of atrial tachyarrhythmias post pulmonary vein isolation
von Olshausen G; Uijl A; Jensen-Urstad M; Schwieler J; Drca N; Bastani H; Tapanainen J; Saluveer O; Bourke T; Kenneback G; Insulander P; Deisenhofer I; Braunschweig F
Journal article: ARRHYTHMIA AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY REVIEW. 2019;8(3):1-10
High-resolution Mapping in Patients with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Case-based Review of the PENTARAYTM Catheter
Andronache M; Drca N; Viola G
Article: HEART. 2018;104(19):1615-1620
Nut consumption and incidence of seven cardiovascular diseases
Larsson SC; Drca N; Bjorck M; Back M; Wolk A
Article: AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL. 2018;195:86-90
Chocolate consumption and risk of atrial fibrillation: Two cohort studies and a meta-analysis
Larsson SC; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M; Wolk A
Article: EUROPACE. 2017;19(12):2023-2026
Safety of fluoroscopy-guided transseptal approach for ablation of left-sided arrhythmias
Matoshvili Z; Bastani H; Bourke T; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Gudmundsson K; Insulander P; Jemtren A; Kenneback G; Saluveer O; Schwieler J; Tapanainen J; Wredlert C; Jensen-Urstad M
Journal article: EUROPACE. 2017;19(suppl_3):iii172-iii173
P888Cryoablation as standard treatment of atrial flutter (CASTAF)
Bastani H; Bourke T; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Gudmundsson K; Insulander P; Jemtren A; Kenneback G; Ljungstrom E; Sadigh B; Saluveer O; Scheel S; Schwieler J; Tapanainen J; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: EUROPACE. 2017;19(6):1038-1042
Cryoablation of atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia: 7-year follow-up in 515 patients-confirmed safety but very late recurrences occur
Insulander P; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Kenneback G; Schwieler J; Tapanainen J; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: UPSALA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. 2017;122(2):85-91
Increased levels of alveolar and airway exhaled nitric oxide in runners
Thornadtsson A; Drca N; Ricciardolo F; Hogman M
Article: SCANDINAVIAN CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL. 2017;51(2):69-73
Impact of cavotricuspid isthmus morphology in CRYO versus radiofrequency ablation of typical atrial flutter
Saygi S; Bastani H; Drca N; Insulander P; Wredlert C; Schwieler J; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2016;46(2):177-181
Myocardial injury during radiofrequency and cryoablation of typical atrial flutter
Saygi S; Drca N; Insulander P; Schwieler J; Jensen-Urstad M; Bastani H
Journal article: EUROPACE. 2016;18(suppl_1):i97
136-29: Safety of transseptal approach for ablation of left sided arrhythmias
Matoshvili Z; Bastani H; Bourke T; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Gudmundsson K; Jemtren A; Kenneback G; Saluveer O; Schwieler J; Tapanainen J; Wredlert C; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2016;203:46-49
Combined impact of healthy lifestyle factors on risk of atrial fibrillation: Prospective study in men and women
Larsson SC; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M; Wolk A
Article: HEART. 2015;101(20):1627-1630
Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of atrial fibrillation in middle-aged and elderly women
Drca N; Wolk A; Jensen-Urstad M; Larsson SC
Article: BMC MEDICINE. 2015;13:207
Coffee consumption is not associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation: results from two prospective cohorts and a meta-analysis
Larsson SC; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M; Wolk A
Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. 2015;178:149-152
Incidence of atrial fibrillation in relation to birth weight and preterm birth
Larsson SC; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M; Wolk A
Article: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY. 2014;64(3):281-289
Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation A Prospective Study and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis
Larsson SC; Drca N; Wolk A
Article: HEART. 2014;100(13):1037-1042
Atrial fibrillation is associated with different levels of physical activity levels at different ages in men
Drca N; Wolk A; Jensen-Urstad M; Larsson SC
Article: EUROPACE. 2014;16(2):271-276
Cryoablation of substrates adjacent to the atrioventricular node: acute and long-term safety of 1303 ablation procedures
Insulander P; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Gudmundsson K; Kennebck G; Sadigh B; Schwieler J; Tapanainen J; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: SCANDINAVIAN CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL. 2013;47(2):109-113
Continuous warfarin therapy is safe and feasible in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Tapanainen JM; Braunschweig F; Schwieler J; Insulander P; Bastani H; Drca N; Kenneback G; Sadigh B; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: EUROPACE. 2013;15(3):420-428
Cryothermal vs. radiofrequency ablation as atrial flutter therapy: a randomized comparison
Bastani H; Drca N; Insulander P; Schwieler J; Braunschweig F; Kenneback G; Sadigh B; Tapanainen J; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: EUROPACE. 2010;12(7):972-977
Cryoablation of superoparaseptal and septal accessory pathways: a single centre experience
Bastani H; Insulander P; Schwieler J; Tabrizi F; Braunschweig F; Kenneback G; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2009;106(47):3176-3178
[Asymptomatic preexcitation--a risk marker for sudden death].
Schwieler J; Drca N; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Insulander P; Jensen-Urstad M; Kennebäck G; Kongstad O; Sadigh B; Tapanainen J; Bergfeldt L
Article: EUROPACE. 2009;11(11):1445-1447
Cryoballoon ablation: a novel technique for treating focal atrial tachycardias from the pulmonary veins
Jensen-Urstad M; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Insulander P; Kenneback G; Schwieler J; Tabrizi F
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2009;106(34):2045-2048
[Cryoballoon technique in atrial fibrillation--quick, simple and effective therapy].
Tabrizi F; Insulander P; Kennebãck G; Schwieler J; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Sadigh B; Grahn A; Wredlert C; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: EUROPACE. 2009;11(8):1077-1082
Acute and long-term outcome of cryoablation therapy of typical atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia
Bastani H; Schwieler J; Insulander P; Tabrizi F; Braunschweig F; Kenneback G; Drca N; Sadigh B; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: EUROPACE. 2009;11(5):625-629
Safety and efficacy of cryoablation of atrial tachycardia with high risk of ablation-related injuries
Bastani H; Insulander P; Schwieler J; Tabrizi F; Braunschweig F; Kenneback G; Drca N; Sadigh B; Jensen-Urstad M
Article: RESPIRATORY MEDICINE. 2000;94(10):985-991
Exhaled nitric oxide partitioned into alveolar, lower airways and nasal contributions.
Högman M; Drca N; Ehrstedt C; Meriläinen P
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Editorial comment: HEART RHYTHM. 2024;21(4):484-487
Wide QRS complex tachycardia: Elucidating the mechanism by atrial pacing maneuvers
Akerstrom F; Holmstrom L; Topolovic M; Drca N
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2022;43:416
Validation of coala heart monitor
Nordin AP; Ali AM; Carnlof C; Drca N
Letter: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2022;33(2):323
Response to "Classification of AVNRT: An unresolved entity" REPLY
Drca N; von Olshausen G; Braunschweig F
Letter: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. 2022;33(1):143
Reply to Letter: Assessing the risk of postprocedural complications on same-day discharge in patients with atrial fibrillation
Nordin AP; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2021;42:514
Low incidence of major complications after the first six hours post-atrial fibrillation ablation - same-day discharge safe and feasible in most patients
Nordin AP; Drca N; Insulander P; Bastani H; Bourke T; Braunschweig F; Kenneback G; Von Olshausen G; Sadigh B; Saluveer O; Tapanainen J; Schwieler J; Akerstrom F; Jensen-Urstad M
Other: HEARTRHYTHM CASE REPORTS. 2021;7(3):178-181
Unmasking of pre-excitation after aortic valve surgery - A report of two cases.
Tapanainen JM; Insulander P; Drca N; Jemtrén A; Åkerström F; Jensen-Urstad M
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2020;41:411
Long-term outcome of patients with invasive electrophysiology procedure related cardiac tamponade
Von Olshausen G; Bourke T; Schwieler J; Drca N; Bastani H; Tapanainen J; Saluveer O; Benson L; Goedel A; Kenneback G; Insulander P; Jensen-Urstad M; Braunschweig F
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2020;41:674
Sinus heart rate post pulmonary vein ablation and long-term risk of recurrences
Von Olshausen G; Saluveer O; Schwieler J; Drca N; Bastani H; Tapanainen J; Bourke T; Paul-Nordin A; Kenneback G; Insulander P; Jensen-Urstad M; Braunschweig F
Review: ARRHYTHMIA AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY REVIEW. 2019;8(2):111-115
High-resolution Mapping in Patients with Persistent AF
Andronache M; Drca N; Viola G
Letter: CIRCULATION-GENOMIC AND PRECISION MEDICINE. 2019;12(3):e002459
Resting Heart Rate and Cardiovascular Disease Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Larsson SC; Drca N; Mason AM; Burgess S
Letter: CIRCULATION-GENOMIC AND PRECISION MEDICINE. 2019;12(1):e002349
Serum Magnesium and Calcium Levels and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation A Mendelian Randomization Study
Larsson SC; Drca N; Michaelsson K
Thesis / dissertation: 2017
Atrial fibrillation and lifestyle factors with focus on physical activity and alcohol consumption
Drca, Nikola
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2014;35:357
Small amounts of daily walking or bicycling reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in middle-aged and elderly women
Drca N; Wolk A; Jensen-Urstad M; Larsson SC
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2011;32:1108
CRAFT - a prospective randomised comparison of cryothermal and radiofrequency ablation as atrial flutter therapy
Bastani H; Drca N; Insulander P; Schwieler J; Braunschweig F; Kenneback G; Tapanainen J; Jensen-Urstad M
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2011;32:800
No permanent AV block after cryoablation of 1.303 substrates adjacent to the AV node, transient AV block is a benign finding
Insulander P; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Gud-Mundsson K; Kenneback G; Sadigh B; Schwieler J; Tapanainen J; Jensen-Urstad M
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2011;32:799-800
Periprocedural continuous anticoagulant therapy does not increase complication rate in ablation of atrial fibrillation when compared to bridging therapy
Tapanainen JM; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Gudmundsson K; Insulander P; Jensen-Urstad M; Kenneback G; Sadighi B; Schwieler J
Letter: HEART RHYTHM. 2010;7(8):E1
To the Editor: Cryoablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia
Bastani H; Schwieler J; Insulander P; Tabrizi F; Braunschweig F; Kennebaeck G; Drca N; Sadigh B; Jensen-Urstad M
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2010;31:559
Increased risk for cardiac tamponade in women undergoing pulmonary vein isolation
Insulander P; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M; Kenneback G; Sadigh B; Tapanainen J; Schwieler J
Conference publication: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. 2009;30:273-274
Cryoballoon pulmonary vein isolation
Insulander P; Tabrizi F; Kenneback G; Schwieler J; Bastani H; Braunschweig F; Sadigh B; Drca N; Jensen-Urstad M

Forskningsbidrag

Radiofrequency Ablation of Low-Voltage Areas in Patients with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Study
Swedish Research Council
1 January 2022 - 31 December 2025
Radiofrekvensablation av fibrosområden hos patienter med persistent förmaksflimmer: En randomiserad kontrollerad multicenterstudie
Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation
1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021
Radiofrequency Ablation of Low-Voltage Areas in Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Study
Swedish Research Council
1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020
Radiofrekvensablation av fibrosområden hos patienter med persisterande förmaksflimmer: En randomiserad kontrollerad multicenterstudie
Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation
1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020

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Anknuten till Forskning, Medicin, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, 2024-2027

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Medicine Doktorsexamen, Institutionen för medicin, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, 2017
Läkarexamen, Karolinska Institutet, 1997

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