Clinical Study

Nutrition before and during Surgery and the Inflammatory Response of the Heart: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Table 1

Composition of enteral and parenteral nutrition.

 Enteral groupParenteral group
 Drink (at home)
per day
Nutrition (at hospital)
per day
Nutrition (at hospital)
per day

Volume (mL)12510501250
Amino acids (g)1280.540
Carbohydrates (g)37.19580
Fat (g)11.61.550
Energy (kcal)300745955
Vitamins and mineralsYesYesYes