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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Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation 2021 Annual Physician Awards Recipients
The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of two annual physician awards: Ray Bentdahl Distinguished Service and Robert G. Hauser Leadership Awards.
MHIF Research at Transcatheter Therapeutics (TCT) 2021
Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) is the annual scientific meeting of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) and the world’s premier meeting for interventional cardiovascular medicine. MHIF will be well represented in 32 scientific sessions at TCT 2021.
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.
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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.
Cardiovascular Prevention Symposium: Optimal Preventive Care in 2021
Join us for MHIF’s Cardiovascular Prevention Symposium on September 30, 2021. This conference will educate physicians, advanced care providers and support staff on current guidelines and opinion on the identification and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
For the Heart of MN: A Cardiovascular Nursing Conference
Join us for a cardiovascular nursing education event! This conference is a unique opportunity for nurses living in rural areas to further their knowledge in cardiovascular disease, including best practices and patient-care models to influence the heart health of patients.