Our Mission

Our mission is simple. To promote and improve cardiovascular health, quality of life and longevity for all – we exist to create a world without heart disease. It’s an audacious goal, but one that we accept and strive for every day. We pursue our mission on many fronts. Foremost is our focus on scientific innovation and clinical research. We also believe that education is a powerful tool that can help reduce mortality rates, improve cardiovascular health and quality of life.

The foundation was established in 1982 by a group of cardiologists from the Minneapolis Heart Institute who recognized that the finest heart care for patients needed to be supported by an enduring commitment to education and research.

Our mission is supported by our physicians and members of the community through philanthropic giving. We hope you’ll consider contributing to our goal of creating a world without heart disease.