The new edition of ACCP’s Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program (PSAP-VII) begins January 15, 2010, with the release of Book 1 (Cardiology). The book will include the following chapters:

• “Evolution of Antithrombotic Therapy Used in Acute Coronary Syndromes” by Sarah A. Spinler, Pharm.D., FAHA, FCCP, BCPS (AQ Cardiology)
• “Dyslipidemias: Updates and New Controversies” by Evan Sisson, Pharm.D., MSHA; and Benjamin W. Van Tassell, Pharm.D., BCPS
• “Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias: Evolving Practices” by Cynthia A. Sanoski, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• “Cardiovascular Disease in Women” by Shannon W. Finks, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ Cardiology)
• “Drug-Induced CVD” by Brian J. Quilliam, Ph.D., R.Ph.; and Marilyn M. Barbour, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• “Management of Chronic Stable Angina” by Paul Dobesh, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS; and Zachary A. Stacy, Pharm.D., BCPS
• “Venous Thromboembolism Prevention and Treatment: Evidence-Based Updates” by Nancy L. Shapiro, Pharm.D., BCPS; and Adam J. Bursua, Pharm.D., BCPS
• “Hypertension” by Heath R. Jennings, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ Cardiology); and Terri S. Cook, Pharm.D., BCPS
• “Perioperative Cardiovascular Care of Patients Undergoing Surgery” by Jeremy D. Flynn, Pharm.D., BCPS; and Kevin Hatton, M.D.
• “Anticoagulation Management in Pregnancy” by Nathan Clark, Pharm.D., BCPS, CACP; and Mary Beth Dowd, Pharm.D., BCPS, CACP
• “Statistics: Study Design in Recent Cardiology Trials” by Ross T. Tsuyuki, Pharm.D., M.Sc., FCSHP, FACC; and Sipi Garg, M.Sc.

Other Books in the PSAP-VII Series

The other quarterly releases in this 11-book series will be Critical Care/Urgent Care (April 2010), Women’s and Men’s Health (July 2010), Pediatrics (October 2010), Chronic Illnesses (January 2011), Oncology (April 2011), Geriatrics (July 2011), Science and Practice (October 2011), Infectious Diseases (January 2012), Neurology/Psychiatry (April 2012), and Gastroenterology/Nutrition (July 2012).

All PSAP-VII books will feature an updated, reader-friendly design to help the learner move through the material more easily. Each chapter will include a new Baseline Resources Box with suggested references for background information on the topic. Like the sixth edition, PSAP-VII will feature shorter chapters focusing on only the most recent information or topics, complete online testing, expanded annotated bibliographies highlighting recent research, and explanations for each self-assessment question with supporting evidence and rationale.

Order Early for Discounted Pricing

Early bird pricing for the full PSAP-VII series will be available only through December 15. Subscribers to the full series receive each book as soon as it is released and at a substantial savings over the single-book price. To order, visit the ACCP online bookstore at www.accp.com/bookstore/psap.