IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - April 16, 2012) - Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, plans to announce its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 after the market closes on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET that day to discuss its results.

To participate in the conference call, dial (877) 407-8037 or (201) 689-8037. For 72 hours following the call, an audio replay can be accessed by dialing (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415 and using account number 2995 and conference number 392053. The call will also be available via live or archived webcast on the "Investor Relations" section of the Edwards web site at www.edwards.com or http://www.edwards.com/InvestorRelations/EventCalendar.htm.

About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company partners with clinicians to develop innovative technologies in the areas of structural heart disease and critical care monitoring that enable them to save and enhance lives. Additional company information can be found at www.edwards.com. 

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