Practical Vedanta: A Philosophical Solution to Contemporary Human Crisis
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
Sarat Sarma
Associate Professor, DM College of Arts, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal
Associate Professor, DM College of Arts, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal
Kongbrailatpam Vidyarani
Assistant Professor Waikhom Mani Girls’ College, Thoubal Okram, Manipur
Assistant Professor Waikhom Mani Girls’ College, Thoubal Okram, Manipur
Rajkumari Sonia
Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, DM University
Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, DM University
Abstract
This research examines the philosophical relevance of Vedanta in addressing contemporary human crises, particularly the moral and spiritual challenges that persist despite material and technological advancement. This study employs a qualitative philosophical analysis of primary Vedantic texts and secondary scholarly interpretations, with particular focus on the central teaching "Tat Tvam Asi" (That Thou Art) as presented in classical Advaita Vedanta philosophy. The research reveals that Vedanta offers a transformative framework for human self-understanding by emphasizing the divine dimension within human beings, identifying the root cause of human suffering as spiritual blindness and ignorance of one's true nature. The philosophy's message of universal oneness provides a foundation for addressing social conflicts, exploitation, and interpersonal disharmony. The study concludes that Vedanta's teachings on human spiritual potential, universal oneness, and self-realization offer a comprehensive philosophical solution to contemporary moral and spiritual crises, providing a pathway toward individual and collective well-being that transcends material limitations.
Keywords :
Vedanta, Self-Realization, Universal Oneness, Spiritual Crisis, Human Transformation.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.
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