Journal of vascular surgery
Adverse childhood experiences, adult hardships, and disease severity in peripheral artery disease.
Natalie V Hmeluk, Martina Jelley, Juell Homco, Wato Nsa, Peter R Nelson, Julie Miller-Cribbs, Arad Abadi, Kelly Kempe
Published: 202510.1016/j.jvs.2025.11.011
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Childhood abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, collectively known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), are strongly associated with the development of severe outcomes from chronic diseases, including ischemic heart attacks and s…
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