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The role of adverse childhood experiences in cardiovascular disease risk: a review with emphasis on plausible mechanisms

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Su, Shaoyong, Jimenez, Marcia P., Roberts, Cole T. F., Loucks, Eric B.·2015·Current Cardiology Reports

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Childhood adversity, characterized by abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, is a problem that exerts a significant impact on individuals, families, and society. Growing evidence suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with health decline in adulthood, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). In the current review, we first provide an overview of the association between ACEs and CVD risk, with updates on the latest epidemiological evidence. Second, we briefly review plausible pathways by which ACEs could influence CVD risk, including traditional risk factors and novel mechanisms. Finally, we highlight the potential implications of ACEs in clinical and public health. Information gleaned from this review should help physicians and researchers in better understanding potential long-term consequences of ACEs and considering adapting current strategies in treatment or intervention for patients with ACEs.

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Authors
Su, S., Jimenez, M. P., Roberts, C. T. F., & Loucks, E. B.
Affiliations
  • Augusta University (US)
  • Brown University (US)
Corresponding author
Su, Shaoyong
Venue
Current Cardiology Reports
Published
2015-08-20
Volume
17
Issue
10
Pages
88-88
ISSN
  • 1523-3782 (ISSN-L)
  • 1534-3170
OpenAlex
W1193057051
Cited by
242
References
120
Citations by year
2026: 17 · 2025: 21 · 2024: 30 · 2023: 31 · 2022: 34 · 2021: 38 · 2020: 26 · 2019: 16 · 2018: 13 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 5
FWCI
1.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Current Cardiology Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute on Aging (R01AG048825, RC2AG036666)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (R01HL125577)
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (T32HD007338)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Child Welfare and Adoption
Keywords
adverse childhood experiences, childhood abuse, child neglect, household dysfunction, cardiovascular risk, cardiovascular risk factors, biological pathways, epigenetics, developmental origins of health and disease, public health implications
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Physiological, Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Cardiovascular Diseases, Child, Child Abuse, Depression, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Life Change Events, Obesity, Risk Factors, Time Factors, Prevalence, Crime Victims, Substance-Related Disorders

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