
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 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
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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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Dr. Jay Traverse Educates Listeners About Heart Problems on KDUZ Radio Heart Health Show
MHIF’s Director of Research Dr. Jay Traverse recently joined host Lester Schuft on the Heart Health Show on KDUZ Radio. They discussed the prominent symptoms associated with various heart problems, including heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure and arrhythmia.
International Scholar Dr. Judit Karacsonyi from MHIF’s Center for Coronary Artery Disease Wins Best Case at ML-CTO Virtual Meeting
A case submission from MHIF CCAD International Scholar Dr. Judit Karacsonyi and CCAD Chairman Dr. Emmanouil Brilakis was awarded Best Case at the ML-CTO meeting.
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Participates in Research to Expand Availability of Donor Heart Transplants Through Use of New Technology
MHIF is one of eight sites to enroll patients evaluating new organ care system designed to ensure viability of more donor hearts for patients in need.
Join Us at Upcoming Events
For the Heart of MN: A Cardiovascular Nursing Conference
Join MHIF on April 12 in Brainerd, MN for a cardiovascular conference to educate area nurses on common cardiovascular diseases and best practices for cardiovascular care.
Cardiovascular Prevention Symposium: Optimal Preventive Care in 2019
Thursday, May 2, 2019 | 5PM-8PM Edina Country Club Audience Cardiologists, internists, family practitioners, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and support staff Learning Objectives At the completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: Apply...
Mechanics of a Healthy Heart 2019
A National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Event JOIN US 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 This is a free public education...