Hope Discovered Here®
Creating a world without heart and vascular disease
We are the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF).
For more than 37 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 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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Take a proactive strategy to managing your mental health
Did you know that one-third of all cardiovascular outcomes are related to mental health, whether it’s social isolation, anger, depression or anxiety, etc.? Depression rates are three times higher in patients with heart disease. That’s why it’s so important to take a...
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.
Job Posting: Data Architect
MHIF is hiring a Data Architect. This position will play a key role in serving as a data architect and enabler, driving the MHIF Salesforce infrastructure with the backdrop of its business intelligence (BI) system.
Join Us at Upcoming Events
Heart Valve Awareness Day Event
Please join our free public education event to learn about: the public health epidemic of heart valve disease, how heart valve disease is diagnosed, the latest in heart valve disease research and treatments, and what you can do to help.
2019 Heartbeat Gala
The stories shared will shine a light on the need for, and impact of, women’s heart health research. Join gala co-chairs, Dr. Elizabeth Grey and Dr. Retu Saxena as we lift up the impact research has on the lives of patients and their families during an evening of generosity, inspirational storytelling, and captivating guest speakers.
With 600+ guests including Minneapolis Heart Institute® physicians, patients and families, thought influencers and community leaders, this evening brings our mission to life.
Research Intern Poster Session and Open House 2019
August 15 | 4:00PM – 6:30 PM MHIF Suite 100 What independent research questions are inspiring our cardiovascular physicians? How are physicians and research staff developing the next generation of researchers? You are cordially invited to a research poster session...