Safeguards and Pitfalls is a featured section with illustrated articles and video clips that highlight technical mistakes or possible complications associated with cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
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Vol 4, No 5 (September 25, 2015): Mitral Valve Repair (III)
Vol 4, No 4 (July 13, 2015): Mitral Valve Repair (II)
Vol 4, No 3 (May 28, 2015): Mitral Valve Repair (I)
Vol 4, No 1 (January 20, 2015): Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery (I)
Vol 3, No 6 (November 30, 2014): Mechanical Circulatory Support (II)
Vol 3, No 5 (September 26, 2014): Mechanical Circulatory Support (I)
Vol 3, No 4 (July 25, 2014): Type B Aortic Dissection (II)
Vol 3, No 3 (May 31, 2014): Type B Aortic Dissection (I)
Vol 3, No 2 (March 31, 2014): Sublobar Resection
