EW Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, will host its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, May 10, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET) at its corporate headquarters in Irvine, California.

A live webcast of the meeting will be available to all interested parties on the Edwards Lifesciences' investor relations website at http://www.edwards.com/InvestorRelations/Pages/EventCalendar.aspx. A replay of the webcast can be accessed at this site approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live event and will be available for 30 days after the meeting.

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.

Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, and the stylized E logo are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.

Media Contact: Amanda C. Fowler 949-250-5070 Investor Contact: David K. Erickson 949-250-6826 Edwards Lifesciences Corporation One Edwards Way Irvine, CA USA 92614 Phone: 949.250.2500 Fax: 949.250.2525 www.edwards.com