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.

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.

Education

Medical School

University of Massachusetts School of Medicine
1991 Worcester MA

Residency

University of California, Davis
1995 Sacramento CA

Fellowship

University of Virginia
1998 Charlottesville VA

Media

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Publications

  1. Endomyocardial Fibrosis Mimicking a Heart Tumor and Dysplastic Tricuspid Valve in a Teenager: A Rare Cardiac Manifestation of Behçet Disease. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2025 Mar 04; e017064. View Abstract
  2. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Interpretation Across the Lifespan in Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. J Am Heart Assoc. 2025 Feb 18; 14(4):e038200. View Abstract
  3. High-Intensity Interval Training in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review. Heart Lung Circ. 2025 Jan; 34(1):16-24. View Abstract
  4. Exercise testing in clinical context: Reference ranges for interpreting anaerobic threshold as an outcome for congenital heart disease patients. Int J Cardiol Congenit Heart Dis. 2024 Dec; 18:100540. View Abstract
  5. 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 Abstract
  6. Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Pediatric Peak Oxygen Consumption Prediction. J Pediatr. 2024 01; 264:113742. View Abstract
  7. Right ventricular contraction patterns in healthy children using three-dimensional echocardiography. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023; 10:1141027. View Abstract
  8. Flexibility: A Hidden But Trainable Morbidity in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Oct; 44(7):1599-1604. View Abstract
  9. Positive mindset and exercise capacity in school-aged children and adolescents with congenital heart disease. Front Pediatr. 2023; 11:1133255. View Abstract
  10. 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 Abstract
  11. Core components of a rehabilitation program in pediatric cardiac disease. Front Pediatr. 2023; 11:1104794. View Abstract
  12. FORCE Risk Stratification Tool for Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Programs. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Aug; 44(6):1302-1310. View Abstract
  13. 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 Abstract
  14. Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Children with Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices. Pediatr Cardiol. 2022 Apr; 43(4):784-789. View Abstract
  15. 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 Abstract
  16. 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 Abstract
  17. Identifying elements for a comprehensive paediatric cardiac rehabilitation programme. Cardiol Young. 2020 Oct; 30(10):1473-1481. View Abstract
  18. Establishing a Comprehensive Pediatric Cardiac Fitness and Rehabilitation Program for Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Dec; 41(8):1569-1579. View Abstract
  19. 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 Abstract
  20. 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 Abstract
  21. 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 Abstract
  22. Regional implementation of a pediatric cardiology chest pain guideline using SCAMPs methodology. Pediatrics. 2013 Oct; 132(4):e1010-7. View Abstract
  23. Sustained effects of cardiac rehabilitation in children with serious congenital heart disease. Pediatrics. 2006 Sep; 118(3):e586-93. View Abstract
  24. Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on the exercise function of children with serious congenital heart disease. Pediatrics. 2005 Dec; 116(6):1339-45. View Abstract

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