Cardiology: PSAP Sixth Edition, Book 1

The Cardiology book is the first book released in the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program, Sixth Edition (PSAP-VI), series. PSAP-VI, an 11-book series, is a concise, comprehensive resource that gives readers a thorough understanding of recent drug therapy advances. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, making the PSAP-VI Cardiology book a "must read" for every clinical pharmacist. Separated into three modules, the book comprehensively addresses advancement in the pharmacotherapy of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. The Cardiology modules present content that has been substantially expanded from previous editions of PSAP. Individual chapter topics include hypertension: evidence-based updates and clinical controversies; dyslipidemias: therapeutic advances; drug-induced cardiac diseases; acute coronary syndromes: evolving practices; acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock; cardiac transplantation; ischemic stroke; chronic stable angina: management and prevention of future cardiovascular events; chronic heart failure management; arrhythmias management: an evidence-based update; and peripheral arterial disease. Each PSAP Book includes case-based questions and explained answers.