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Researcher | Research Overview

Naomi Gauthier's research interest center around the range and plasticity of exercise physiology in congenital and pediatric acquired heart disease and the response to treatment via exercise therapeutics. Additionally, she is interested in the relationship between exercise delivery, resiliency, and positive health in terms of cardiopulmonary fitness, patient reported outcomes, and longitudinal surgical outcomes.

Researcher | Research Background

Naomi Gauthier received her MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, completed her residency and chief year at University of California, Davis, and her fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Researcher | Media

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Researcher | Publications

  1. Combined Exercise and Mindset Training During a Pediatric Cardiac Fitness and Rehabilitation Program Benefits Youth with a Range of Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Jul 10. View Combined Exercise and Mindset Training During a Pediatric Cardiac Fitness and Rehabilitation Program Benefits Youth with a Range of Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract

  2. Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Pediatric Peak Oxygen Consumption Prediction. J Pediatr. 2024 Jan; 264:113742. View Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Pediatric Peak Oxygen Consumption Prediction. Abstract

  3. Right ventricular contraction patterns in healthy children using three-dimensional echocardiography. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023; 10:1141027. View Right ventricular contraction patterns in healthy children using three-dimensional echocardiography. Abstract

  4. Flexibility: A Hidden But Trainable Morbidity in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Oct; 44(7):1599-1604. View Flexibility: A Hidden But Trainable Morbidity in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract

  5. Positive mindset and exercise capacity in school-aged children and adolescents with congenital heart disease. Front Pediatr. 2023; 11:1133255. View Positive mindset and exercise capacity in school-aged children and adolescents with congenital heart disease. Abstract

  6. ehealth technology in cardiac exercise therapeutics for pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions: a summary of evidence and future directions. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023; 10:1155861. View ehealth technology in cardiac exercise therapeutics for pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions: a summary of evidence and future directions. Abstract

  7. Core components of a rehabilitation program in pediatric cardiac disease. Front Pediatr. 2023; 11:1104794. View Core components of a rehabilitation program in pediatric cardiac disease. Abstract

  8. FORCE Risk Stratification Tool for Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Programs. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Aug; 44(6):1302-1310. View FORCE Risk Stratification Tool for Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Programs. Abstract

  9. Disproportionate Negative Career Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Female Pediatric Cardiologists in the Northeast United States. Pediatr Cardiol. 2022 Dec; 43(8):1913-1921. View Disproportionate Negative Career Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Female Pediatric Cardiologists in the Northeast United States. Abstract

  10. Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices. Pediatr Cardiol. 2022 Apr; 43(4):784-789. View Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices. Abstract

  11. Neurodevelopmental and psychosocial interventions for individuals with CHD: a research agenda and recommendations from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative. Cardiol Young. 2021 Jun; 31(6):888-899. View Neurodevelopmental and psychosocial interventions for individuals with CHD: a research agenda and recommendations from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative. Abstract

  12. Better preoperative exercise function is associated with shorter hospital stay after paediatric pulmonary valve replacement or conduit revision. Cardiol Young. 2021 Oct; 31(10):1636-1643. View Better preoperative exercise function is associated with shorter hospital stay after paediatric pulmonary valve replacement or conduit revision. Abstract

  13. Identifying elements for a comprehensive paediatric cardiac rehabilitation programme. Cardiol Young. 2020 Oct; 30(10):1473-1481. View Identifying elements for a comprehensive paediatric cardiac rehabilitation programme. Abstract

  14. Establishing a Comprehensive Pediatric Cardiac Fitness and Rehabilitation Program for Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Dec; 41(8):1569-1579. View Establishing a Comprehensive Pediatric Cardiac Fitness and Rehabilitation Program for Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract

  15. Surveillance and screening practices of New England congenital cardiologists for patients after the Fontan operation. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Nov; 14(6):1013-1023. View Surveillance and screening practices of New England congenital cardiologists for patients after the Fontan operation. Abstract

  16. Regional Implementation of a Pediatric Cardiology Syncope Algorithm Using Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plans (SCAMPS) Methodology. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 Feb 19; 5(2). View Regional Implementation of a Pediatric Cardiology Syncope Algorithm Using Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plans (SCAMPS) Methodology. Abstract

  17. Relationship between Exercise Parameters and Noninvasive Indices of Right Ventricular Function in Patients with Biventricular Circulation and Systemic Right Ventricle. Congenit Heart Dis. 2015 Sep-Oct; 10(5):457-65. View Relationship between Exercise Parameters and Noninvasive Indices of Right Ventricular Function in Patients with Biventricular Circulation and Systemic Right Ventricle. Abstract

  18. Regional implementation of a pediatric cardiology chest pain guideline using SCAMPs methodology. Pediatrics. 2013 Oct; 132(4):e1010-7. View Regional implementation of a pediatric cardiology chest pain guideline using SCAMPs methodology. Abstract

  19. Sustained effects of cardiac rehabilitation in children with serious congenital heart disease. Pediatrics. 2006 Sep; 118(3):e586-93. View Sustained effects of cardiac rehabilitation in children with serious congenital heart disease. Abstract

  20. Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on the exercise function of children with serious congenital heart disease. Pediatrics. 2005 Dec; 116(6):1339-45. View Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on the exercise function of children with serious congenital heart disease. Abstract

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