Table 3.
Mean levels of amino acid ratios and HVA
| No delirium (n = 63) | Delirium (n = 23) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phe/Tyr ratio | 1.14 (1.06–1.22) | 1.34 (1.19–1.51) | 0.028 |
| Trp/LNAAs ratio (×100) | 6.12 (5.58–6.71) | 4.90 (4.19–5.74) | 0.021 |
| Tyr/LNAAs ratio (×100) | 11.8 (11.0–12.7) | 11.0 (9.7–12.4) | 0.342 |
| Phe/LNAAs ratio (×100) | 13.6 (12.7–14.7) | 15.3 (13.6–17.3) | 0.122 |
| HVA, nmol/l | 93.3 (79.4–109.4)a | 123.0 (93.3–162.6)a | 0.098 |
Values are expressed as means (95% CIs) and are the back-transformed log10 values. Models are adjusted for age, gender and Charlson Comorbidity Index.
a
One value missing.