Cultura

From Queues to Comfort: The Role of AI and Facilities in Managing Pilgrimage Crowds

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

Prof. T. Sobha Rani, K. Vasudha, Dr. Deepti V, Y.Jaya Madurima

Abstract

Crowd management remains a persistent challenge at major pilgrimage sites in India, particularly those experiencing high daily footfall such as the Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). Pilgrims often face long waiting times, inadequate amenities, and safety concerns, which collectively reduce overall satisfaction and may lead to overcrowding, stress, and, in unfortunate instances, tragic incidents. In response to these concerns, recent technological interventions have been introduced by TTD, including the establishment of an AI‑powered Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) at the Vaikuntham Queue Complex. This centre utilizes real‑time monitoring, predictive analytics, and dynamic digital displays to streamline crowd flow and enhance service delivery [1][2].

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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