Table 1 Oral NOx intake before admission and during ingestion of the nitrate- and nitrite-restricted diet
Period | Group | n | Median NOx intake (μmol) (interquartile range) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Before admission | Normal | 20 | 1,875 (94–13,900) | NS |
|  | RA | 25 | 957 (101–5,162) |  |
Hospital day 1 (0–24 h) | Normal | 20 | 111 (98–139) |  |
|  | RA | 25 | 98 (54–150) |  |
Hospital day 2 (24–48 h) | Normal | 20 | 126 (98–140) |  |
|  | RA | 25 | 123 (89–140) |  |
Hospital day 3 (48–72 h) | Normal | 20 | 126 (112–140) |  |
|  | RA | 25 | 119 (76–140) |  |