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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North American COVID-19 ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Research Reveals Impact on Minority Populations, High Mortality and Atypical Symptoms
Today, MHIF announced the first publication of outcomes from the North American COVID-19 ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Registry (NACMI) showing that COVID-positive patients with STEMI represent a high-risk group of patients with unique demographic and clinical characteristics that are important to consider in providing optimal care.
Six Research Physician Partners Named as Rising Stars
MHIF is proud of the six Minneapolis Heart Institute® physicians who were recently named Rising Stars by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.
Take Heart: a Mobile App for Patients
Take Heart is a free app designed by physicians for Minneapolis Heart Institute® patients undergoing heart procedures. This initiative was led by Steven Bradley, MD, MPH, cardiologist and researcher at MHIF and general cardiologist at MHI.
Join Us at Upcoming Events
On the Pulse Series
Please join us for On the Pulse, a series of online cardiovascular updates from physician leaders in research and care at Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and the Minneapolis Heart Institute® addressing latest advancements and current challenges.
TMVR Interactive Workshop
Join us for an interactive hands-on physician-to-physician training workshop focused on increasing the competence in CT planning for transcatheter mitral valve interventions.
Heart Valve Awareness Day Event
Please join MHIF’s free On the Pulse webinar – Stories of a Healthy Heart -on Valve Disease Awareness Day!