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Discovery of Bendopnea
- Hannah Abrams heard a patient describe shortness of breath only when tying shoes.
- This prompted her to recall the term "bendopnea."
Bendopnea Definition and Physiology
- Bendopnea is formally defined as shortness of breath within 30 seconds of bending forward.
- Initial studies suggest a link between bendopnea and increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP).
Patient Characteristics
- Bendopnea is most common in heart failure patients with a "cold and wet" profile (low cardiac index, high PCWP).
- While bending increases pressure for everyone, those with pre-existing high PCWP experience bendopnea.