Rationale and design of a proof-of-concept trial investigating the effect of uninterrupted perioperative (par)enteral nutrition on amino acid profile, cardiomyocytes structure, and cardiac perfusion and metabolism of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

Table 3 Composition of enteral and parenteral nutrition

	Enteral group		Parenteral group
	Drink (at home) per day	Nutrition (at hospital) per day	Nutrition (at hospital) per day
Volume (ml)	125	1050	1250
Amino acids (g)	12	80.5	40
Carbohydrates (g)	37.1	95	80
Fat (g)	11.6	1.5	50
Energy (kcal)	300	745	955
Vitamins and minerals	Yes	Yes	Yes

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