Exhibit 1

                             Joint Filing Agreement

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of
them of a statement on Schedule 13G (including amendments thereto) with respect
to the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Novoste Corporation, and that
this Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filing. This Agreement
may be executed in any number of counterparts all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.

In witness whereof, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement this 22nd day
of August, 2003.

                                               Durus Capital Management, LLC


                                               By: /s/ Scott Sacane
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                                                   Name:  Scott Sacane
                                                   Title: Managing Member


                                               /s/ Scott Sacane
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                                               Scott Sacane