Vycor Medical Inc. announced the appointment of Lowell Rush as independent director and Chairman of a newly-formed Audit Committee. At the same time Heather Vinas, who has remained on the Board since stepping down as President in May 2010, will depart the Board. Mr. Rush, has experience in financial management and operational development, and is currently Chief Operating Officer of Cosmetic Dermatology Inc. Previously, he held positions as CFO of Bijoux Terner, LLC; CFO of Little Switzerland, Inc; and VP Sales Operations of Rewards Network Inc.