Vasomedical Anticipates Migration from NASDAQ Small Cap to Over the Counter Bulletin Board.WESTBURY, N.Y. -- Vasomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq SC: VASO) announced today that it has received notification from NASDAQ that effective as of the open of business on May 26, 2006, it will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market. The company has enlisted the services of a NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). member firm to file a Form 211 with the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). ) and, pending approval, anticipates trading on the OTCBB under the symbol VASO.OB. The company's securities continue to be traded on the NASD Pink Sheets under the symbol VASO.PK. The company will file the appropriate financial documents and continue to announce its strategic and financial results via press releases and conference calls. About Vasomedical, Inc. Vasomedical, Inc. is primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing and supporting EECP EECP® Enhanced external counterpulsation, see there (R) external counterpulsation systems based on the Company's unique proprietary technology. EECP therapy is a noninvasive, outpatient therapy for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system cardiovascular system: see circulatory system. cardiovascular system System of vessels that convey blood to and from tissues throughout the body, bringing nutrients and oxygen and removing wastes and carbon dioxide. currently indicated for use in cases of stable or unstable angina un·sta·ble angina n. Angina pectoris characterized by pain of coronary origin that occurs in response to less exercise or other stimuli than usually required to produce pain. , congestive heart failure congestive heart failure, inability of the heart to expel sufficient blood to keep pace with the metabolic demands of the body. In the healthy individual the heart can tolerate large increases of workload for a considerable length of time. , acute myocardial infarction acute myocardial infarction ( n. Shock resulting from a decline in cardiac output that occurs as a result of serious heart disease, especially myocardial infarction. . The therapy serves to increase circulation in areas of the heart with less than adequate blood supply and may restore systemic vascular function. The Company provides hospitals, clinics and private practices with EECP equipment, treatment guidance and a staff training and equipment maintenance program designed to provide optimal patient outcomes. Additional information is available on the Company's website at www.vasomedical.com. EECP is a registered trademark for Vasomedical's enhanced external counterpulsation enhanced external counterpulsation Cardiology A nonsurgical treatment of angina pectoris and CAD which ↑ blood flow to the heart by compressing blood vessels in the lower extremities. See MUST-EECP. systems. Except for historical information contained in this release, the matters discussed are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this report, words such as "anticipated," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "may," "plans," "potential" and "intends" and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company's management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company's management. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the effect of the dramatic changes taking place in the healthcare environment; the impact of competitive procedures and products and their pricing; medical insurance reimbursement policies; unexpected manufacturing or supplier problems; unforeseen difficulties and delays in product development programs; the actions of regulatory authorities and third-party payers in the United States and overseas; uncertainties about the acceptance of a novel therapeutic modality by the medical community; and the risk factors reported from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments. |
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