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Boston Scientific is helping a growing population of people with medical devices that combat three of the world's leading killers: cardiovascular disease, sudden cardiac death and Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease (ICAD). The innovative medical technologies we've developed over the last 27 years have helped change the face of medicine, offering millions of patients better, less-invasive healthcare choices. We'd like you to meet three of them.


Age: 37

State: West Virginia

Condition: A slow heartbeat (bradycardia)

Treated with: A Boston Scientific pacemaker

Favorite “everyday” things: Attending baseball games, riding bikes with her kids, serving on the library board, writing a blog, drawing, painting, swimming

In her own words: “Once you have your health back, you feel obligated to keep active—keep making contributions to people's lives, and to the community. Now I wake up thinking, ‘I get another day!  What am I going to do with it?'"

 

Age: 50

State: Illinois

Condition: Clogged artery in the brain (intracranial atherosclerotic disease)

Treated With: A Boston Scientific Wingspan Stent System and Gateway Balloon Catheter (Humanitarian Device)*

Favorite “everyday” things: Riding his motorcycle.

In his own words: “I've made a drastic change in my diet. I used to love high-cholesterol, fatty foods. That's what clogs up your arteries—It's on me to do the best I can… to be here for my kids."

   

Age: 47

State: Minnesota

Condition: Cardiovascular disease

Treated with: Five Boston Scientific TAXUS® Express 2 ™ Coronary Stent Systems

Favorite “everyday” things: Hunting, fishing, sailing, and racing sailboats on Lake Superior

In his own words: “I have been blessed with many wonderful things in life, and thanks to your efforts, I will have the chance to share them with many others.
   
 

Note: Individual symptoms, situations, circumstances, and results may vary. Please consult your physician or qualified health care provider regarding your condition and appropriate medical treatment. The information provided is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice.

The Wingspan™ Stent System with Gateway™ PTA Balloon Catheter is authorized by United States Federal law for use in improving cerebral artery lumen diameter in patients with intracranial atherosclerotic disease, refractory to medical therapy, in intracranial vessels with > 50% stenosis that are accessible to the system. The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated.

Talk to your doctor about important safety information for pacemakers.