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Cryptoassets and Central Bank Digital Currencies: Implications for Economic Stability and Monetary Policy

VOLUME 21, 2024

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

VOLUME 6, 2023

Heilen Janerys Morales Echeverry
Dalma Nerea Medina Caicedo
Yairina Idelka Palmezano Ibarra

Abstract

This study analyzes the implications of cryptoassets and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on economic stability and monetary policy in a context of digital transformation of the financial system. Through a quantitative approach, econometric models, including multiple regression and VAR models, were used using data from 30 economies during the period 2018–2025. The results show that the adoption of cryptoassets is significantly associated with higher levels of inflation and economic volatility, suggesting destabilizing effects derived from their speculative nature and limited regulation. In contrast, the development of CBDCs shows stabilizing effects, contributing to better monetary policy transmission and reduced macroeconomic volatility. Likewise, it is identified that the coexistence of both instruments generates mixed effects, configuring an environment of monetary competition. The study concludes that while crypto assets pose risks to financial stability, CBDCs offer strategic opportunities to strengthen monetary policy, provided their design and implementation are appropriate. Relevant implications for regulation and public policymaking in digitalized economies are highlighted.

Keywords : cryptoassets, CBDCs, monetary policy, economic stability, inflation, financial innovation.
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