Heart failure admission characteristics in women with a history of sexual or physical abuse: a case-control study
Alicia Chan,
Suzanne M. Cosh,
John Horowitz
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: An emerging body of epidemiological evidence links a history of exposure to sexual and physical abuse or assault with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Understanding adverse physical health outcomes including heart failure (HF) in persons exposed to sexual and physical abuse is of particular importance to help improve multidisciplinary approaches to mental and physical wellbeing, including cardiovascular management, among vulnerable populations. Methods: This case-control st… Show more
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