Publications by authors named "R Suhartono"

Background: From previous studies, evaluation of post-anastomosis draining-vein volume flow rate with Doppler ultrasound can be a predictor for arteriovenous fistula maturation. Due to the high variation in measurements by the effect of probe pressure in draining vein, measuring volume flow rate based on post-anastomosis feeding-artery may be an early alternative predictor of arteriovenous fistula maturation. This study aims to investigate the correlation of post-creation brachial artery volume flow rate on maturity of brachiocephalic arteriovenous fistula access in patients with end-stage kidney disease with diabetes mellitus.

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Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer disease, affecting 6.3% of the global population, necessitates crucial decisions regarding debridement and amputation, with substantial cost, morbidity, and mortality implications. This study's primary goal is to determine effective vascular examination modalities, including systolic blood pressure, vascular waveforms, and blood volume flow to guide optimal treatments for diabetic foot patients.

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Background: Revascularization is important for the healing of diabetic foot ulcers with peripheral arterial disease because it aids in the restoration of the perfusion function of the leg tissues and can reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. However, no Indonesian studies have been identified that exclusively discuss the effectiveness of revascularization for patients with this condition. This study aimed to compare the healing rates of diabetic foot ulcers with peripheral arterial disease in patients who received or did not receive revascularization.

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Carotid artery disease in geriatric is one of the important etiologies of stroke, which topped the cause of mortality in Indonesia. Specific prevention should be done as early as asymptomatic disease occurred. Initial assessment can be performed using ultrasound by measuring the intima-media thickness (IMT) of carotid artery, which can evaluate earlier progression of the atherosclerosis process.

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a significant risk factor for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD affects 20% of DM patients over 40 and has increased by 29% in the last 50 years. The gut microbiota produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that affect atherosclerosis.

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