Milestones of Open Heart Surgery at the University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota has been at the forefront of leading edge of cardiovascular medicine since 1952. Innovation and research at the U of M made the first open-heart surgery possible. The first heart transplant was performed by a surgeon trained at the U of M. The first implantable pacemaker was invented here. Watch this video to learn more about our legacy of innovation and how we continue to push the envelope of cardiac care.