OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 15 /CNW/ -- (Nasdaq: WHRT) World Heart Corporation
("WorldHeart") announced today that on September 11, 2008, following a review
by a NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel, NASDAQ has determined that
WorldHeart's common stock will continue to be listed on The Nasdaq Capital
Market. Additionally, on September 9, 2008, WorldHeart received a letter from
the NASDAQ stating that the Company has regained compliance with the
requirement to have a minimum market value of publicly held shares ("MVPHS")
of $1,000,000 for at least 10 consecutive trading days as required by the The
Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(7).
