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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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
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...
Life After Stent
Have you or a loved one had angioplasty with or without stenting? If so, you may have questions about what comes next and what lifestyle adjustments you should make. Join the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation for an evening focusing on Life...