The logo for the International Heart Institute of Montana has been designed to reflect both the broad focus of the Institute's global efforts and local pride in its efforts in MIssoula, Montana. The logo has a timeless, cross-cultural identity.

The horse is a positive image world-wide. Used in the heraldry of nations for thousands of years, it symbolizes grace, strength and energy.

The Institute logo is rendered in the style of prehistoric and Native American lodge painting. It includes a circle of dots, representing the Native American medicine wheel, and a "heart line" characteristic of totemic art, invoking health and vitality.