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University of Minnesota Cardiovascular History
Introduction 1951-56 1957-58 1960-90s 2000s Summary and References

Summary

The University of Minnesota has a rich tradition of research and development in the fields of cardiovascular science and medical device design. Today, Minnesota has one of the highest densities of medical device companies in the world, and thus the University remains uniquely positioned to: 1) educate the next generation of employees for this industry; 2) be a strong academic collaborator with industry by being an international leader in both basic and clinical cardiovascular research; and 3) serve the additional outreach mission of the University relative to cardiovascular sciences. The rich legacy of the early pioneers in cardiovascular research, medicine, and surgery lives on at the University of Minnesota.

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