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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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.
MHIF Researchers Present at Cardiovascular Innovations Digital 2020; Three Semi-Finalists in Challenging Case Competition
Cardiovascular Innovations Digital 2020 was held July 10-11, 2020, and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) was well represented with 16 research physicians along with four MHIF foreign scholars taking part in 16 live sessions and 21 on-demand videos and posters.
Research Partners Earn Top Docs Awards
Congratulations to 24 physicians from Minneapolis Heart Institute® who are recognized in the 24th edition of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s “Top Doctors” issue!
Join Us at Upcoming Events
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...
Complex Cardiovascular Imaging Conference
Multi-modality Imaging Education for Technologists, Technicians and Nurses Imaging for individuals with cardiovascular disease has continued to advance and grow in complexity. The field of cardiovascular imaging with cardiac CT angiography, cardiac MR, nuclear...