BRANFORD, Conn., Feb. 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAS Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CASM) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Revenue for 2008 increased 6% over the prior year period to $40.6 million. Fourth quarter revenue decreased 9% from the prior year quarter to $9.4 million as a result of the challenging economic conditions and delays in hospital capital equipment purchases during the period.