NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - December 11, 2008) - Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), a world leader in products and technologies to treat advanced cardiovascular disease, today will provide investors with information on the initiatives expected to drive sales growth and profitability in 2009 and beyond. During its 2008 investor conference in New York City, Edwards' management will present details of the company's growth plans, market expansion opportunities and its financial outlook for 2009.