Edwin Austin Abbey paintings

Edwin Austin Abbey paintings
Edward Hopper paintings
link between low HDL levels and arterial inflammation, which has emerged as a risk factor for heart disease, might explain the results, Packard said."My working hypothesis is that statins block inflammation, and thereby reduce the deleterious effects of low HDL," he said.Another possibility is that statin treatment affected the balance between the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries, which is mediated by LDL cholesterol, and the removal of those deposits, which is mediated by HDL cholesterol, the researchers said.The report used data from a study of more than 5,800 men and women aged 70 to 82. All had a history of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke, or were at high risk for these events due to conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes or smoking. Half the participants got a daily dose of a statin, while the others got a placebo.