Cultura

Mode of Education Delivery: From Physical Classrooms to Virtual Platforms

VOLUME 22, 2025

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Davendra Sharma

Abstract

The shift from traditional classrooms to virtual platforms marks a pivotal transformation in 21st-century education. Accelerated by technological advancements and global disruptions like COVID-19, online learning offers flexibility, accessibility, and personalized engagement (Bozkurt & Sharma, 2020; Hodges et al., 2020; Means et al., 2014). However, challenges such as the digital divide, infrastructure gaps, and evolving pedagogical demands persist (Van Dijk, 2020; König et al., 2020; Trust & Whalen, 2020). Blended models and learner-centred approaches are emerging as sustainable solutions, positioning digital platforms as not a luxury but a necessity for inclusive, future-focused education (Hrastinski, 2019; Fullan & Langworthy, 2014; Redecker & Punie, 2017).

Keywords : Virtual pedagogical equitably challenges traditional digital quality Global traditionally quality blended onlinehybrid challenges.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty