Lower limb amputation following venous cannulation for VA-ECMO: a case report.

Lower limb amputation following arterial cannulation for VA-ECMO has been described in the literature. Limb ischemia however following venous cannulation is very rare and not quite understood. We present a case of limb ischemia following venous cannulation.

Vascular Complications in the Era of Transcatheter Treatment of Adult Structural Heart Disease: A Single-Center Early Experience.

Transcatheter treatment is becoming the mainstay treatment for structural heart diseases (SHD) in prohibitive surgical risk patients. Recently with the encouraging results, it is being offered to regular risk patients. Peripheral vascular complications (VCs) are still inherent to these procedures due to the nature of this atherosclerotic high-risk group and the profile of the devices.

Prevalence and Correlation of Hypothyroidism With Pregnancy Outcomes Among Lebanese Women.

Purpose: Assessment of hypothyroidism prevalence and clinical significance among pregnant women in Lebanon.

Methods: We performed a single-center retrospective cohort study at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Clinical, demographic, and laboratory data were collected and analyzed using trimester-specific ranges for hypothyroidism.