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Angiotech to webcast conference call discussing third quarter 2004 financial results VANCOUVER, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANPINASDAQ:TSX:NASDAQ:ANP), will webcast its conference call discussing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30th, 2004 on Thursday, November 4th, 2004 at 2:00 PM PST (5:00 PM EST). The webcast will be available to all interested parties through Angiotech's website (http://www.angiotech.com/) under Investor Relations or by dialing toll-free in North America to (866) 761-0748 (International callers please dial (617) 614-2706) and entering Passcode 36132574. To ensure a timely connection to the webcast it is recommended that users register approximately 15 minutes before the conference call. A recording of the call will be available until November 11th, 2004 by dialing toll-free in North America (888) 286-8010 (International at (617) 801-6888) and entering Passcode 54781982. A press release will be issued prior to the conference call. The conference call will be hosted by William Hunter, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Hall, Chief Financial Officer. The webcast will be available for seven days on the Angiotech website. Vancouver-based Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the performance of medical devices and biomaterials through the innovative uses of pharmacotherapeutics. To find out more about Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANPINASDAQ:TSX:NASDAQ:ANP), visit our website at http://www.angiotech.com/. For more information contact: Rui Avelar (Analysts) (604) 221-7676 ext 6996 Eric Starkman, Starkman & Associates (Media) (212) 252-8545 ext 12 DATASOURCE: Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CONTACT: Rui Avelar (Analysts), (604) 221-7676 ext 6996; Eric Starkman, Starkman & Associates (Media), (212) 252-8545 ext 12

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