Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Notice of Conference Call and Webcast

VANCOUVER, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company, will host a conference call discussing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

A live webcast will be available to all interested parties through Angiotech's website at www.angiotech.com in the Investor Relations section.

A press release announcing Angiotech's financial results will be issued prior to the conference call at approximately 8:00 AM ET (5:00 AM Pacific, 6:00 AM Mountain, 7:00 AM Central).

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company with over 1,500 dedicated employees. Angiotech discovers, develops and markets innovative treatment solutions for diseases or complications associated with medical device implants, surgical interventions and acute injury. To find out more about Angiotech please visit our website at www.angiotech.com.

CONTACT: Deirdre Neary, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (604) 222-7056, dneary@angio.com

CONTACT: Deirdre Neary, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (604) 222-7056,
dneary@angio.com

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