Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 pertaining to the Novoste Corporation Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Plan of our report dated February 6, 2004 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Novoste Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
August 27, 2004