COVER - shares shares in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jul. 31, 2025
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2025
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-15525
Entity Registrant Name	EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	36-4316614
Entity Address, Address Line One	One Edwards Way
Entity Address, City or Town	Irvine
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Zip Code	92614
City Area Code	949
Local Phone Number	250-2500
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
Trading Symbol	EW
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		587.1
Entity Central Index Key	0001099800
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false