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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Video Presentation: Long-Term Outcomes After Emergency Revascularization For Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
MHIF Researcher, Dr. Christina Thaler, gave a video presentation on research: Long-Term Outcomes After Emergency Revascularization For Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection.
MHIF Researchers at the Podium: American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2020 World Congress Virtual Highlights
The passion of health care providers and professional organizations to advance medicine is clear when you see the outcomes of the recent American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2020 World Congress that was held virtually on March 28-30.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
As the coronavirus pandemic has progressed, the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) is continually monitoring the situation and taking all necessary precautions to always keep our patients, employees and partners healthy and safe. Learn more!
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Archive Founders to the Future
THANK YOU Another successful MHIF Founder’s Event at the Minikahda Club! A night spent reminiscing and celebrating the history, growth, accomplishments, and continued mission of innovative research and education at the Minneapolis Heart...
PCSK9 Inhibitors: Science, Selection and Access
Agenda: 5:00-6:00PM Registration, dinner & exhibits 6:00-6:10PM Welcome – David Hurrell, MD 6:10-6:30PM The Role of PCSK9 Inhibitors & Clinical Update - Thomas Knickelbine, MD 6:30-6:50PM Incorporating PCSK9 Inhibitors into a Risk-based Approach...
The Mechanics of a Healthy Heart
MHIF’s inaugural year of an annual community event for National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day was a huge success! We had over 175 people in attendance. A big thank you to our sponsors: Edwards LifeSciences, Inc. and Medtronic. The event educated the...