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  1. Physical exercise improves cardiovascular function after preeclampsia and reduces the risk of recurrent preeclampsia in the subsequent pregnancy: an echocardiographic prospective cohort study

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, February 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  2. Pregnancy in patients with inherited myocardial disorders – A consensus document on preconception counseling and pregnancy management by the working group on myocardial and pericardial disorders of the Italian Society of Cardiology

    Article • International Journal of Cardiology, December 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  3. Umbilical venous flow and maternal hemodynamics as predictors of impaired fetal growth in gestational diabetes: a prospective study

    Article • Journal of Perinatal Medicine, November 2025, De Gruyter

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  4. The impact of maternal cardiovascular status prior to labor on birth outcomes: an observational study

    Article • Journal of Perinatal Medicine, November 2025, De Gruyter

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  5. Individualized maternal positioning to optimize cardiac output and placental perfusion

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, November 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  6. ISUOG Consensus Statement on maternal hemodynamic assessment in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and fetal growth restriction

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2025, Wiley

    Professor Basky Thilaganathan, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  7. Maternal hemodynamics in early and late fetal growth restriction

    Article • Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, July 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  8. Definition, identification, implications and management of hypodynamic hypertension in pregnancy

    Article • Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, July 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  9. Maternal cardiovascular profile is altered in the preclinical phase of normotensive early and late intrauterine growth restriction

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, March 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  10. Restricted physical activity and maternal rest improve fetal growth: should we look for the reason in the cardiovascular modifications?

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, February 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  11. Erratum: Maternal Hemodynamics from Preconception to Delivery: Research and Potential Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications: Position Statement by Italian Association of Pre-Eclampsia and Italian Society of Perinatal Medicine

    Article • American Journal of Perinatology, May 2024, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  12. Maternal Hemodynamics from Preconception to Delivery: Research and Potential Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications: Position Statement by Italian Association of Preeclampsia and Italian Society of Perinatal Medicine

    Article • American Journal of Perinatology, February 2024, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Federico Prefumo, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  13. NO donors on top of anti-hypertensive therapy reduces complications in chronic hypertensive pregnancies with hypodynamic circulation

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, December 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  14. Longitudinal hemodynamic evaluation of uncomplicated twin pregnancies according to chorionicity: physiological cardiovascular dysfunction in monochorionic twin pregnancy

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2023, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  15. The cardiac-fetal-placental unit: fetal umbilical vein flow rate is linked to the maternal cardiac profile in fetal growth restriction

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, February 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  16. Maternal hemodynamics for the identification of early fetal growth restriction in normotensive pregnancies

    Article • Placenta, November 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  17. Hemodynamic assessment in patients with preterm premature rupture of the membranes (pPROM)

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, July 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  18. Systemic vascular resistance may influence the outcome of in vitro fertilization

    Article • Gynecological Endocrinology, May 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  19. Maternal peripheral vascular resistance at mid gestation in chronic hypertension as a predictor of fetal growth restriction

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, March 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  20. Distinction between SGA and FGR by means of fetal umbilical vein flow and maternal hemodynamics

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, May 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  21. Fetal Umbilical Vein Flow in the Classification of Fetuses with Growth Restriction

    Article • Reproductive Medicine, March 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  22. Hemodynamic maladaptation and left ventricular dysfunction in chronic hypertensive patients at the beginning of gestation and pregnancy complications: a case control study

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, September 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  23. Pregnancy complications in chronic hypertensive patients are linked to pre-pregnancy maternal cardiac function and structure

    Article • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  24. Hemodynamic guided treatment of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: is it time to change our mind?

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, November 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  25. Friendly help for clinical use of maternal hemodynamics

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, October 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Herbert Valensise, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli, Dr Daniele Farsetti

  26. OC10.05: The “Valensise Radar” to understand the maternal hemodynamic status

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2019, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  27. Methods and considerations concerning cardiac output measurement in pregnant women: recommendations of the International Working Group on Maternal Hemodynamics

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, February 2019, Wiley

    Professor Basky Thilaganathan, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  28. Prevention and Treatment of Fetal Growth Restriction by Influencing Maternal Hemodynamics and Blood Volume

    Article • August 2018, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  29. Hemodynamic Prediction and Stratification of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Dream That Is Coming True?

    Article • Journal of the American Heart Association, July 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Herbert Valensise, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  30. Assessment of venous hemodynamics and volume homeostasis during pregnancy: recommendations of the International Working Group on Maternal Hemodynamics

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2018, Wiley

    Miss Victoria Meah, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  31. Restricted physical activity in pregnancy reduces maternal vascular resistance and improves fetal growth

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 2018, Wiley

    Herbert Valensise, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  32. Maternal hemodynamics early in labor: a possible link with obstetric risk?

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 2018, Wiley

    Herbert Valensise, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  33. Functional testing in pregnancy

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, February 2018, Wiley

    Miss Victoria Meah, Herbert Valensise, Eric Stohr, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  34. Screening for pre‐eclampsia in the first trimester: role of maternal hemodynamics and bioimpedance in non‐obese patients

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, November 2017, Wiley

    Herbert Valensise, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  35. Correlation between maternal body composition and haemodynamic changes in pregnancy: different profiles for different hypertensive disorders

    Article • Pregnancy Hypertension, October 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  36. Assessment of arterial function in pregnancy: recommendations of the International Working Group on Maternal Hemodynamics

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2017, Wiley

    Miss Victoria Meah, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  37. Preterm delivery and elevated maternal total vascular resistance: signs of suboptimal cardiovascular adaptation to pregnancy?

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2016, Wiley

    Herbert Valensise, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  38. A5. Bed rest reduces maternal total vascular resistance and enhances fetal growth

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, August 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  39. D2. Screening of preeclampsia (PE) in the first trimester: high total vascular resistance (TVR) with a reduced fat mass increase the risk in normo BMI patients

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, August 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  40. F1. Is there a correlation between total body water distribution and haemodynamic changes during pregnancy?

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, August 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  41. G1. Maternal haemodynamics assessment in preterm delivery: two different haemodynamic profiles

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, August 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  42. G2. Low pregestational fat mass and subsequent maternal cardiovascular maladaptation in early pregnancy. The missing link for preeclampsia

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, August 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  43. H1. Persistent maternal cardiac dysfunction after preeclampsia identifies patients at risk for recurrent pre-eclampsia

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, August 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  44. Persistent Maternal Cardiac Dysfunction After Preeclampsia Identifies Patients at Risk for Recurrent Preeclampsia

    Article • Hypertension, April 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  45. Assessment of total vascular resistance and total body water in normotensive women during the first trimester of pregnancy. A key for the prevention of preeclampsia

    Article • Pregnancy Hypertension, April 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  46. PRE-ECLAMPSIA: ONE NAME, TWO CONDITIONS – THE CASE FOR EARLY AND LATE DISEASE BEING DIFFERENT

    Article • Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review, February 2013, Cambridge University Press

    Herbert Valensise, Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  47. Medical treatment of early-onset mild gestational hypertension reduces total peripheral vascular resistance and influences maternal and fetal complications

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2012, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  48. Left ventricular midwall mechanics at 24 weeks' gestation in high-risk normotensive pregnant women: relationship to placenta-related complications of pregnancy

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, March 2012, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  49. OC14.06: NO donors and volume expansion added to antihypertensive therapy in gestational hypertension decreases systemic vascular resistance and complications

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2010, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  50. Early and Late Preeclampsia

    Article • Hypertension, November 2008, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  51. OP11.10: Maternal myocardial function in asymptomatic 24 weeks' bilateral notching women

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2008, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  52. Total Vascular Resistance and Left Ventricular Morphology as Screening Tools for Complications in Pregnancy

    Article • Hypertension, April 2008, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  53. Fetal growth restriction and maternal cardiac function

    Article • Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology, January 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  54. OC216: Treatment with NO donor patches in asymptomatic women with bilateral notch and elevated total vascular resistance

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2007, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  55. Maternal and fetal hemodynamic effects induced by nitric oxide donors and plasma volume expansion in pregnancies with gestational hypertension complicated by intrauterine growth restriction with absent end-diastolic flow in the umbilical artery

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, January 2007, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  56. Maternal total vascular resistance and concentric geometry: a key to identify uncomplicated gestational hypertension

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, July 2006, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  57. P10.19: Intrauterine growth restriction and fetal body composition

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2005, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  58. P10.05: Nitric oxide donors and fluid therapy increase fetal growth in gestational hypertension

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2005, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  59. Postpartum cerebellar infarction and haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet (HELLP) syndrome

    Article • Neurological Sciences, April 2005, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  60. P05.28: Can we improve fetal growth acting on maternal cardiac function? A pilot study

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2004, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  61. Abnormal maternal cardiac function precedes the clinical manifestation of fetal growth restriction

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2004, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  62. Fetal subcutaneous tissue thickness (SCTT) in healthy and gestational diabetic pregnancies

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, December 2003, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  63. MATERNAL CARDIOVASCULAR HAEMODYNAMICS IN NORMAL AND COMPLICATED PREGNANCIES

    Article • Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review, November 2003, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  64. Maternal cardiac systolic function and total body water estimation in normal and gestational hypertensive women

    Article • Acta Diabetologica, October 2003, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  65. Left Ventricular Concentric Geometry as a Risk Factor in Gestational Hypertension

    Article • Hypertension, March 2003, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  66. Nifedipine-induced changes in body composition in hypertensive patients at term

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, February 2003, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  67. Are Gestational and Essential Hypertension Similar? Left Ventricular Geometry and Diastolic Function

    Article • Hypertension in Pregnancy, January 2003, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  68. P217: Does nifedipine improve placental function and fetal growth?

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, January 2003, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  69. Abnormal maternal cardiac function and morphology in pregnancies complicated by intrauterine fetal growth restriction

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, November 2002, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  70. C-peptide and insulin levels at 24–30 weeks’ gestation: an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes?

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, July 2002, Elsevier

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  71. Maternal diastolic function in asymptomatic pregnant women with bilateral notching of the uterine artery waveform at 24 weeks' gestation: a pilot study

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, November 2001, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  72. Maternal Diastolic Dysfunction and Left Ventricular Geometry in Gestational Hypertension

    Article • Hypertension, May 2001, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  73. WS12-03Uteroplacental resistances and maternal cardiac function in normal and hypertensive pregnancy: a Doppler and echocardiographic study

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2000, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  74. Maternal cardiac systolic and diastolic function: relationship with uteroplacental resistances. A Doppler and echocardiographic longitudinal study

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2000, Wiley

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  75. Cardiac Function

    Article • Cambridge University Press

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli

  76. Cardiac Dysfunction in Hypertensive Pregnancy

    Article • Cambridge University Press

    Dr Gian Paolo Novelli