Ilan Rozenberg

Ilan Rozenberg


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Academic Career Length

8Years (2019-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 July 2019 in International Urology and Nephrology
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KCKeren Cohen-Hagai
Keren Cohen-Hagai
NMNaomi Nacasch MD
Naomi Nacasch MD
IRIlan Rozenberg
Ilan Rozenberg
ZKZe’eV Korzets
Ze’eV Korzets
YEYael Einbinder
Yael Einbinder
SBSydney Benchetrit
Sydney Benchetrit

24 September 2023 in Medicina
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FFFeda Fanadka
Feda Fanadka
IRIlan Rozenberg
Ilan Rozenberg
NMNaomi Nacasch MD
Naomi Nacasch MD
YEYael Einbinder
Yael Einbinder
SBSydney Benchetrit
Sydney Benchetrit
KCKeren Cohen-Hagai
Keren Cohen-Hagai
Background and objectives: Vascular calcification is an integral part of atherosclerosis and has been reported to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diSsease. Intra Cranial Arterial Calcifications (ICAC) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) is highly prevalent. Materials and Methods: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the predictors and outcomes of ICAC in MHD patients compared to a control group without kidney disease. A blinded neuroradiologist graded ICAC in brain imaging (computerized tomography) of MHD patients. Age- and sex-matched patients with normal kidney function served as the control group. Results: A total of 280 patients were included in the cohort; 140 of them were MHD patients with a mean ICAC score of 2.3 ± 0.2 versus a mean ICAC score of 1.4 ± 0.2 in the control group (p < 0.01). More than 90% of hemodialysis patients in our study had some degree of ICAC. Lower albumin and higher phosphorus and CRP levels were associated with increased ICACs. The multivariate analysis model for predictors of 1-year mortality demonstrated an increased odds ratio for mortality as the ICAC score increased. Conclusions: ICAC is very prevalent among MHD patients and results not simply from passive deposition of calcium and phosphate but rather from complex and active processes involving inflammation and structural changes in blood vessels. ICAC independently predicted all-cause mortality and may help with risk stratification of this high-risk population.