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Miles Edwards’ First Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: June 5, 2025

“What is that thing Adam is holding in his hand?” you may wondering.

Adam Pick Holding A Replice Of The First Heart Valve Replacement

Well…

Believe it or not, that is a replica of the first mechanical heart valve developed by Miles “Lowell” Edwards in the late 1950’s.

First Heart Valve Replacement - Caged Ball Design

“Who was the first patient to receive the first Edwards’ caged-ball mechanical valve replacement?” you may also be wondering.

To find the answer to that question and much more, I highly encourage you to read the history of the Edwards LifeSciences and the first mechanical heart valve replacement surgery.

It’s amazing to think how far the heart valve manufacturers have advanced the performance and technology of mechanical valves and tissue valves.

Written by Adam Pick
- Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.