Mineral density of skeletal bones and the state of vegetative tonus in patients with chronic renal failure treated by programmed hemodialysis

In 69 patients with chronic renal failure treated by programmed hemodialysis method mineral density of skeletal bones was studied using GE/Lunar (USA) roentgen double-energy bone densitometer, the mass of muscles, connective and fatty tissues was studied as well. The state of vegetative tonus was also determined by indexes. Patients' height was some centimeters less as well as body area. Soft tissue mass appeared to be 16,4 % more at the expense of water accumulation. The width, height and area of vertebrae did not change as well as the area of femoral necks. Total number of minerals in the spine of women was 5,4 % less, in femoral necks -19,1 % less. In men these measurements were 11 % and 24,5 %, respectively. There were changes noted in vegetative tonus, metabolism, lack of coordination of visceral system activities and functional state of cardiovascular system. These changes should be taken into consideration, and correctives are to be made in the process of treatment.