The history of Boston Scientific Corporation began in the late 1960's. The company is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices that are widely used in the interventional medical profession. The company's endoscopy business develops and manufactures devices for the diagnosis and treatment of invasive and minimally invasive technologies to diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases. The Urology and Pelvic Health business develops and manufactures devices for the treatment of various urinary and pelvic diseases in both male and female anatomy, including kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, abnormal uterine bleeding, and uterine fibroids and polyps. The company's heart rhythm management (CRM) business develops and manufactures a variety of implantable devices that monitor the heart and deliver electricity to treat cardiac abnormalities. The Company's electrophysiology business develops and manufactures minimally invasive medical technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rate and rhythm disorders, including a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic catheter products and a variety of devices used in electrophysiology laboratories. The Company's Neuromodulation business develops and manufactures devices for the treatment of various neurological movement disorders and the management of chronic pain. The company's interventional cardiology business develops, manufactures and commercializes technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular diseases, including structural heart disease.
