** Shares of medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences EW.N rise about 2% to $85.01

** Co beats third-quarter estimates, helped by strong demand for its artificial heart valves and other medical devices

** Edwards reports profit of 67 cents per share, topping expectations of 59 cents per share- data compiled by LSEG

** It reports revenue of $1.55 billion vs. estimates of $1.50 billion

** Co also raises its full-year profit forecast

** Co also says CFO Scott Ullem will step down by mid-2026

** Up to last close, stock 12.7% higher YTD

(Reporting by Anshi Sancheti in Bengaluru)

((Anshi.Sancheti@thomsonreuters.com))