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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