May 8, 2001
Guidant To Participate in Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown's Health Care Conference

>Guidant Presentation Accessible Via Webcast

Indianapolis, Ind. - Guidant Corporation (NYSE and PCX: GDT), a global leader in cardiac and vascular technology, today announced that it will participate in Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown's 26th Annual Health Care 2001 Conference at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, MD., on Wednesday, May 9. Ronald W. Dollens, Guidant president and chief executive officer, is scheduled to provide a presentation on Guidant's business at 1:30 p.m. (EST).

The live webcast of Guidant's presentation will be accessible through the Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown website.

A global leader in the medical technology industry, Guidant Corporation provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products and services for the treatment of cardiovascular and vascular disease.