Table 1.

Values of plasma lipid levels and of serum C reactive protein concentrations in the examined groups of animals. Data are expressed as mean ± SD, and concern a selected group of rats whose blood was drawn either before (Basal values, n = 10 animals) and after treatment with Fluvastatin (10 mg/kg body weight for 15 days, n = 5 animals) or Vehicle (water plus ethanol alone, n = 5 animals)

Examined parameter	Basal values	After fluvastatin treatment	After vehicle treatment
Total cholesterol(mg/dl)	78·0 ± 8·0	74·0 ± 11·0	76·0 ± 6·0
Triglycerides (mg/dl)	115·0 ± 8·0	108·0 ± 14·0	105·0 ± 11·0
C reactive protein(mg/dl)	1·22 ± 0·16	1·08 ± 0·20	1·12 ± 0·25