Hope Discovered Here®
Creating a world without heart and vascular disease
We are the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF).
For more than 38 years, we’ve been a world-class cardiovascular research and education organization committed to making the impossible possible for our patients.
Patients are at the heart of our mission. We provide:
•Hope for patients, improving their well-being and life expectancy
•Hope for their children, siblings, parents and families
•Hope for new treatment options
•Hope for a world without heart and vascular disease
Center for Coronary Artery Disease
Valve Science Center
Penny Anderson Women’s Cardiovascular Center
Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health
MHIF Physician-Initiated Research
Global Outreach
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Every year, exciting breakthroughs and new discoveries stem from our research. These important findings advance medical knowledge, improving the health and lives of millions of people worldwide.
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Facts that Often Surprise People About Women’s Heart Health
When research cardiologists from the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) share the statistics surrounding women’s heart health outcomes and research on women, many people — especially women — are surprised.
Leading Research to Understand Magnetic Interference Between Medical Devices and Consumer Electronics
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) has a team of researchers who have long been committed to tracking and understanding cardiovascular medical device performance and safety. Dr. Jay Sengupta, electrophysiologist and researcher at MHIF, was recently interviewed by Star Tribune to share some of the latest research in this area.
MHIF Hosted 2021 Intern Poster Session and Reception
On Thursday, August 12, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) hosted the 2021 intern poster session and reception. This event marks the conclusion of our summer clinical research internship and allowed interns to showcase their final research projects.
Join Us at Upcoming Events
2021 Virtual Riebe Run
Participate in your own 5k run/walk, in honor of Greg Riebe, to benefit MHIF and help change how cardiovascular disease is prevented, identified and treated.
TMVR Interactive Workshop #3
In partnership with Pie Medical Imaging®, we are offering our third interactive, hands-on physician-led training workshop focused on increasing the competence in CT planning for transcatheter mitral valve interventions.
2021 Hope, Health and Humor
Gather with women from different backgrounds, including community leaders, business owners, patients, physicians and artists. Together, we will learn more about heart and vascular disease in women in our community.