Jan 29, 2001
Guidant Announces Comprehensive Web Site With Patient- and Physician-Friendly Focus

New Site Responds to Consumer Interest in Healthcare Information

Indianapolis, Ind. - Guidant Corporation (NYSE and PCX: GDT), a world leader in medical technology, announced today its new patient- and physician-focused Web site. The site, which is designed to engage patients in their health care, provides users with a more comprehensive look at cardiovascular and vascular diseases and treatments.

Guidant's newly designed Web site caters to both patients and physicians with content created specifically for each audience and increased ease of navigation. A new "Condition Compass" guides patients and their family members through information written in language that allows them to better understand their condition and options for treatment. Success Stories, also targeted to patients, detail the experiences of patients who have been successfully treated for cardiovascular or vascular disease. The "Condition Manager" serves as a resource for physicians, providing concise, up-to-date information on the newest advances in treatment options.

"The launch of the new site is another step in creating a lasting relationship with our patients, their families and caregivers," said Ginger Graham, group chairman of Guidant Corporation. "Our goal is to create a cardiovascular and vascular disease site where both patients and doctors know they will find the most accurate and comprehensive information that helps them regain control of their lives and reclaim the life they love."

The debut of the responsive and interactive site is an integral piece of Guidant's goal to partner with patients in taking a more active role in their health. The evolving Web site will continue providing current and innovative features.

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.