The Cardiovascular Center at University of Minnesota Medical Center specializes in breakthrough heart care for common and unusual heart conditions. In fact, the world’s first successful open-heart surgery was performed at the University of Minnesota in 1952. Today patients continue to benefit from this world-leading research university. 

At University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview you have access to innovative diagnostics and treatment, in addition to our clinical trials. The Cardiovascular Center gives you a full spectrum of heart care including prevention, early diagnosis, disease treatment and heart transplantation.

Insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota today named University of Minnesota Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care in  2009.  The hospital met the criteria by  having better overall outcomes for patients and for consistency of care over time. Hospitals recognized as  " Blue Distinction Centers "  provide a full range of cardiac care services, including inpatient cardiac care, cardiac rehabilitation, coronary angioplasties and open-heart surgery.