Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and disorders. Compounds according to the present invention may comprise an optionally substituted phenyl ring linked to an aromatic or alkyl group by a spacer, wherein the spacer comprises two groups selected from selenium, sulfur, S(O) and S(O)2 and may further optionally comprise an alkylene, alkenylene, cycloalkylene or arylene moiety between the respective selenium, sulfur, S(O) and S(O)2 groups.