Pediatric Heart Failure

Our Heart Center is one of only 22 pediatric heart transplant programs in the United States and the only one in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area approved to implant the mechanical Berlin Heart® into children.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease used to be a pediatric condition, but with advances in diagnosis and heart care treatments, more and more children with congenital heart disease are living into adulthood. Now, adults with congenital heart disease outnumber children.

Heart Attack

M Health Fairview Heart Care has been at the leading edge of heart care for many years. In 1986, we became one of the first in the United States to use angioplasty to reopen heart arteries in patients having heart attacks.

Heart Failure

M Health Fairview Heart Care surgeons were pioneers in heart transplants, performing the first heart transplant in Minnesota in 1978 and the state’s first heart/lung transplant in 1986.

Heart Valve Disease

There are many kinds of heart valve disease. Some affect your aortic valve that directs blood to your aorta. Others affect the mitral valve, which is found between the left atrium and left ventricle. 

Heartburn (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

If you have frequent heartburn, a sour taste in your mouth, chronic coughing, difficulty swallowing, or trouble sleeping because of upper belly or chest pain, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).We offer a full range of treatments for GERD, from lifestyle changes and medications to advanced minimally invasive surgery. Our team works closely with specialists across multiple fields to find the right treatment for you.

Pediatric Heart Transplant

M Health Fairview surgeons perform 20 to 30 heart transplants annually in children and adults, making our program among the top 15 percent in the United States.

Heart and Heart/Lung transplant

Heart (Cardiac) Surgery

Cardiac surgery is surgery performed on the heart.

Heart Failure Management

We are honored to be recognized with multiple awards for our heart failure care within the M Health Fairview Heart Care system, including "high performing in heart failure care" from U.S. News & World Report.

Heart Transplant

Heart Valve Replacement and Repair

There are many kinds of heart valve disease. Some affect your aortic valve that directs blood to your aorta. Others affect the mitral valve, which is found between the left atrium and left ventricle.