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
Benefits of Participating in Research
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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Training Professionals Across the Globe in the Latest Techniques for Cardiovascular Imaging and Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement
This spring, MHIF held two workshops on complex cardiovascular (CV) imaging and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). These conferences combined a virtual environment with interactive, hands-on physician-to-physician training.
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation 2020 Impact
Even through through a pandemic, we accomplished so much, together. Take a look at an infographic to see highlights of MHIF’s impact in 2020.
MHIF Researchers at SCAI 2021 Scientific Sessions
SCAI 2021 Scientific Sessions were held virtually April 28 – May 1, 2021, and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) was well represented with 26 research physicians, staff and MHIF international scholars.
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SCAD Community Webinar Series
MHIF invites you to join a community of SCAD survivors during this unique webinar series! You’ll hear from patients and physicians as we share experiences and perspective, including managing stress and overall wellness.
For the Heart of MN: A Cardiovascular Nursing Conference
MHIF’s For the Heart of MN: Cardiovascular Nursing Conference will take place on October 12, 2021.
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.