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Our mission is to serve as the world's premier campus for education and research dedicated to cardiovascular health. Our vision is to sustain and to enhance our world leadership in the prevention, detection, and treatment of heart and vascular diseases. At the Lillehei Heart Institute we strive to carry out the highest quality health care research, and prepare the next generation of scientists to eclipse our accomplishments.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Profiles
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Emilyn U Alejandro
- Physiology - Professor, Leader
- Healthy Weight Research Center
- Lillehei Heart Institute
Person: Faculty
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Tamas Alexy
- Medicine - Cardiology Division - Associate Professor
- Lillehei Heart Institute
Person: Faculty
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Jason A Bartos
- Medicine - Cardiology Division - Associate Professor
- Lillehei Heart Institute
Person: Faculty
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REFORM-HF.REducing Fluid Overload using Renal Independent systeM in Heart Failure Patients
Alexy, T. (PI)
2/20/25 → 6/30/35
Project: Research project
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A phase 2, Randomized, Double-bind, Placebo-controlled, Proof-of-concept Trial for OPC-131461 in Patients Hospitalized for Worsening Heart Failure With Laboratory Evidence of Incomplete Decongestion Following Urgent Decongestive Therapy
Alexy, T. (PI)
OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL DEV. & COMM, INC
1/27/25 → 1/26/36
Project: Research project
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Aspirin Use for Secondary Prevention Amid Negative Messaging in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Van’t Hof, J. R., Duval, S., Oldenburg, N., Eder, M. & Luepker, R. V., Jun 4 2026, In: JAMA Network Open. 9, 6, e2616605.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Progress on cell therapy for skeletal muscle disorders
Azzag, K. & Perlingeiro, R. C. R., Jun 2026, In: Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews. 233, 115859.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Targeting metabolism to protect fertility and healthy pregnancy with SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs
Flanary, S. M., Yoshida, K., Alejandro, E. U. & Townsend, D. W., Sep 2026, In: Current Opinion in Physiology. 49, 100956.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
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Variations in Recipient and Donor Clinical Characteristics Between Heart Transplant Candidates
McKinney, W. T. (Speaker), Bruin, M. J. (Author), Chu, S. (Author), Schladt, D. (Author), Snyder, J. J. (Author), Martin, C. M. (Author), Alexy, T. (Author), Kasiske, B. L. (Author) & Israni, A. K. (Author)
May 30 2020Activity: Talk types › Submitted presentation or panel
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Developing a Patient Specific Search of Heart Transplant Programs: Feedback from Heart Transplant Candidates and Recipients
McKinney, W. T. (Speaker), Bruin, M. J. (Author), Schaffhausen, C. R. (Author), Chu, S. (Speaker), Snyder, J. J. (Author), Martin, C. M. (Author), Alexy, T. (Author), Kasiske, B. L. (Author) & Israni, A. K. (Author)
May 30 2020Activity: Talk types › Poster
Press/Media
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COVID In Minnesota: Healthcare Workers Stand Behind Gov. Walz’s New Restrictions
Cogswell, R. J. & Drekonja, D. M.
11/19/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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Life-saving SUVs hit the road from the U of M, carrying high-tech medical equipment
2/25/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview