Retu Saxena MHIF

Retu Saxena, MD

Cardiologist & Researcher

Dr. Retu Saxena is a general cardiologist at Minneapolis Heart Institute® with expertise in women’s heart disease, noninvasive imaging and critical care, as well as specific research interests related to cardiovascular risk factors that emerge during pregnancy. She has provided training to ob-gyn and women’s care practitioners to help them better manage risk among their patients as part of MHIF’s BROACH initiative (Broadening the Role of Ob-Gyns in Assessing Cardiovascular Health). Dr. Saxena was recognized as a 2020 Top Doctor in Mpls St. Paul Magazine.

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Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day 2025
Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day 2025

"From Basics to Breakthroughs: Heart Valve Health and Vitality" is a free-to-attend educational event designed to inform local community members about the latest breakthroughs in valvular heart disease. Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, at the Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach, MN.