Jeffrey Lefkovits

Jeffrey Lefkovits is an Associate Professor (Research) at Monash University, affiliated with the Chronic Disease & Ageing research domain. His work focuses on cardiovascular outcomes, particularly in the areas of acute coronary syndromes, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), heart failure, and registry-based clinical research. He is actively involved in major national and state-level cardiac registries and leads significant research initiatives in Australia.

His research interests span cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, clinical outcomes research, epidemiology, and public health. He investigates conditions such as acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and the cardiovascular implications of renal transplantation. His work also examines healthcare delivery, including disparities in treatment, access site utilization in PCI, and the impact of public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiac care.

His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on real-world data from large registries, particularly the Melbourne Interventional Group (MIG) and Victorian Cardiac Outcomes Registry (VCOR). These studies explore risk stratification (e.g., GRACE score), procedural techniques (e.g., radial access, intracoronary imaging), patient subgroups (e.g., elderly, diabetic, ESRD), and outcomes in complex scenarios like chronic total occlusions and multivessel disease. His work consistently contributes to evidence-based cardiology and health policy.

Jeffrey Lefkovits has been a Principal or Chief Investigator on multiple funded research projects, including the National Cardiac Registry and studies analyzing Victorian emergency and admitted patient datasets linked to cardiac outcomes. These projects highlight his leadership in health services and outcomes research.

He collaborates extensively with leading Australian cardiologists and researchers, including Dr. Danny Liew, Prof. Christopher Reid, Dr. David Duffy, and Dr. Andrew Ajani. His research is supported by national collaborations and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.