Heart Hospital of Austin #1 in Texas for the Fifth Year “We are very pleased to receive the HealthGrades #1 ranking again this year,” says David Laird, Heart Hospital of Austin President and Chief Executive Officer.” The physicians at Heart Hospital of Austin are outstanding and we are very appreciative of their essential role in achieving superior clinical outcomes. Our staff members are truly amazing and consistently demonstrate their skill and compassion in caring for our patients and their family members.” Patients admitted to the nation’s top-performing hospitals, five-star hospitals like Heart Hospital of Austin, have, on average, a 71 percent lower chance of dying than those treated at one-star hospitals across 18 procedures and conditions analyzed, according to the study. HealthGrades is the nation’s leading independent ratings company. About Heart Hospital of Austin The uniquely designed 58-bed hospital offers a full range of cardiac services and includes a 24-hour emergency center. Heart Hospital of Austin provides comprehensive physician-directed and patient-centered care resulting in excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction ratings. The hospital resulted from the shared vision of Austin Heart Cardiologists and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons (CTVS) in collaboration with Medcath, a healthcare organization specializing in managing cardiac hospitals nationwide. More information can be found at www.hearthospitalofaustin.com.