People with PTSD are thought to be at increased risk for heart disease, but past studies havenât been conclusive. A team led by Dr. Viola Vaccarino at Emory University examined the association between PTSD and heart disease in Vietnam vets.
attack someone physically or emotionally. 1  set, 2  bait, 3  jump, 4  molest, 5  rape, 6  savage, 7  violate, 8  dishonor, 9  sic, 10  desecrate, 11  blindside, 12  outrage, 13  set upon, 14  bulldog, 15  reassail, 16  dishonour, 17  assail, 18  beset, 19  rush, 20  profane, 21  ravish, 22  assault, 23  set on.
The incoming or first attack of anything hurtful or pernicious; as, the invasion of a disease. synonyms: Invasion Irruption Inroad. Usage: Invasion is the generic term, denoting a forcible entrance into a foreign country. Incursion signifies a hasty and sudden invasion. Irruption denotes particularly violent invasion. Inroad is entry by some unusual way involving trespass and injury.