Board-certified cardiologist, Leo Gozdecki, DO, is an expert in diagnosing and treating complex heart failure. With expertise in pulmonary hypertension, right ventricular failure and heart transplantation, Dr. Gozdecki provides comprehensive care that is tailored to each patient’s individual condition(s) and symptoms to enhance their quality of life. He also uses invasive hemodynamics, an advanced method of monitoring the heart for real-time information on how the heart is functioning, to manage heart failure for the best outcomes for his patients.
Using a patient-focused approach, Dr. Gozdecki builds long-term relationships with his patients that emphasizes open communication and trust in order to understand his patients' unique health challenges and develop personalized treatment plans. By focusing on patient dignity and individuality, his goal is to create a supportive and empathetic environment that encourages healing and well-being.
Beyond Thrombosis: Pulmonary Hypertension and Heart Failure in Patients With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: JACC: CardioOncology State-of-the-Art Review.
Beyond Thrombosis: Pulmonary Hypertension and Heart Failure in Patients With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: JACC: CardioOncology State-of-the-Art Review. JACC CardioOncol. 2025 Aug; 7(5):538-553.
PMID: 40668166
Mitigating Post-operative Right Ventricular Dysfunction After Left Ventricular Assist Device: The RV Protection Study.
Mitigating Post-operative Right Ventricular Dysfunction After Left Ventricular Assist Device: The RV Protection Study. J Card Fail. 2026 Jan; 32(1):46-57.
PMID: 39954845
Large Mass in the Left Atrium: The Usual Myxoma or Another Common Etiology?
Large Mass in the Left Atrium: The Usual Myxoma or Another Common Etiology? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 12; 36(12):4541-4545.
PMID: 36123262
Protocol to improve hypertension management in a VA outpatient clinic.
Protocol to improve hypertension management in a VA outpatient clinic. J Hum Hypertens. 2023 01; 37(1):50-55.
PMID: 35067681
Patient Risk Assessment for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement at Veterans Health Administration Hospitals.
Patient Risk Assessment for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement at Veterans Health Administration Hospitals. J Invasive Cardiol. 2020 Aug; 32(8):302-309.
PMID: 32737265
Outcomes of Veterans Undergoing TAVR Within Veterans Affairs Medical Centers: Insights From the Veterans Affairs Clinical Assessment, Reporting, and Tracking Program.
Outcomes of Veterans Undergoing TAVR Within Veterans Affairs Medical Centers: Insights From the Veterans Affairs Clinical Assessment, Reporting, and Tracking Program. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 11 11; 12(21):2186-2194.
PMID: 31473239