Edwards Lifesciences
Platinum Sponsor
http://www.edwards.com/Edwards Lifesciences is a global leader in the science of pericardial tissue heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to produce innovative medical technology solutions designed to help patients live longer, healthier and more productive lives. Our technologies address large and growing patient populations in which there are significant unmet clinical needs, such as structural heart disease and advanced monitoring of the acutely ill. Each of our product areas has a rich history and unique patient focus.
Heart Valve Technologies
Since developing the first artificial heart valve in 1958, we have continued to meaningfully advance heart valve therapy and, more than 50 years later, we remain the global leader in this field. Our offerings include tissue replacement heart valves and valve repair products.
We also lead the development of technologies designed for the non-surgical replacement of heart valves. We believe transcatheter valves hold great promise for patients considered at risk for conventional valve replacement as this technology allows clinicians to deliver valves via a catheter, eliminating the need for traditional open-heart surgery. Our leadership in transcatheter heart valve replacement includes a commitment to meaningful innovation, rigorous scientific study, extensive clinician training and education, and significant investment in new applications of the technology. Additional information can be found at www.Edwards.com