Explore Our Areas
of Research

Not only does MHIF research drive discoveries that make a difference for future patients, it offers hope to current patients. Our studies often offer access to innovative treatments that wouldn’t otherwise exist. Ask your doctor if research is an option for your care.

Our world-class research spans many specialties

Coronary Artery Disease

We’re saving and improving the lives of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), which is the #1 cause of death in the world.

COVID-19 Research

Research and science were the solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic. We joined with others around the world, working hard to contribute to solutions.

General Cardiology

Our research work in general cardiology offers the most current, up-to-date novel therapies to patients.

Health Equity

Health is our greatest resource, and yet it is unequally and unfairly distributed across populations along social lines, like race, gender and income.

Heart Attack & Intervention

Working on sponsored clinical trials allows us to make revolutionary changes to how people are treated immediately after they suffer a heart attack. Partnerships with other organizations that share our patient-centered focus help us treat you better.

Heart Failure & Transplant

Countless lives have been saved thanks to medical innovations including artificial hearts and mechanical circulatory support devices. However, heart failure continues to be one of the biggest medical problems in the world that we're working towards solving.

Heart Rhythm

Joseph F. Novogratz Family Heart Rhythm Center

Our mission is to pioneer the future of heart rhythm care, elevating the quality and longevity of patient lives.

Imaging

Access to world-class expertise in cardiovascular imaging allows physicians to see details and detect issues of the heart and vascular system that might otherwise go undiagnosed.

Prevention & Population Health

Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health

We’re working to determine the optimal approach to preventing heart and vascular disease, not just for our patients, but for patients around the world.

Stem Cells

Stem cell research is an important way to explore new possibilities to improve cardiovascular patient care that wasn't previously possible.

Valve Disease

Heart valve disease is a preventable public health crisis. Our world-class research and education center is leading the way to providing you with life-saving solutions.

Women's Heart Health

Penny Anderson Women’s Cardiovascular Center

Join us to advance the understanding of heart and vascular disease in women, how to prevent it and how to optimize patient care.

Clinical Research Studies

Hope for Patients

Our research offers hope for current patients and opportunities to make a difference for future patients. We explore every area of cardiovascular care. Ask your doctor about active MHIF studies that match your treatment needs.

Explore Our Areasof Research