Welcome to Austin Heart Thank you for visiting the web site of Austin Heart.  We are the largest provider of cardiac and vascular services in Central Texas.  Over 40 physicians provide care at 13 Central Texas office locations.  Our comprehensive range of services include prevention, general cardiology, vascular care, electro-physiology, and interventional cardiovascular services.  Learn more by clicking on "About Us."  Find a convenient location. Digoxin Recall Actavis Group has initiated a Class I nationwide recall of Digitek (digoxin tablets- all strengths) for oral use.  To learn more please contact your local pharmacist and/or click the link below. Digoxin Recall   Heart Hospital's New Wing Officially Opened         Click on the images above to watch local news coverage. See an Animation of a Heart Attack  See How Congestive Heart Failure Develops                                    Heart Attack - Click on photo                Congestive Heart Failure - Click on photo Heart Hospital #1 in Texas for Fifth Consecutive Year Austin, TX (October 15, 2007) -- According to the Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study issued today, Heart Hospital of Austin ranks #1 in Texas for overall cardiac services for the fifth year in a row. The study, the largest of its kind, analyzed patient outcomes at virtually all of the nation's 5,000 hospitals over the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.   The study also found that the Heart Hospital of Austin is:   Ranked #1 in Texas for Cardiology Services Ranked #1 in Texas for Coronary Interventional Procedures Ranked the Top 5% in the nation for Overall Cardiac Services Ranked Among the Top 5% in the nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures Five-Star Rated for Coronary Bypass Surgery Five-Star Rated Treatment of Heart Attack Five-Star Rated Treatment of Heart Failure Five-Star Rated Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Read More Austin Heart Physicians Selected as Texas "Super Doctors" for 2007       (click photo for more)

Tips for effectively communicating with     your doctor This 5 minute video was produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A prepared patient can improve his or her physician relationship and enjoy better health outcomes. Click on the photo to play the video. Are You at Risk for A Stroke or Aneurysm? Vascular Advantage is a three- part, noninvasive screening that assesses your risk for stroke, peripheral artery disease or an aneurysm.  This screening does not require a physician referral. To schedule a screening or to learn more, please call 206-3636.