Nov 12, 2004
Guidant to Participate in the Merrill Lynch Medical Technology Fundamentals Conference

Presentation Accessible Via Webcast

Indianapolis, Ind. - Guidant Corporation (NYSE: GDT), a world leader in the treatment of cardiac and vascular disease, today announced that it will participate in the Merrill Lynch Medical Technology Fundamentals Conference on Wednesday, November 17, 2004, in New York.

Fred McCoy, president, Cardiac Rhythm Management, will participate on the Cardiac Rhythm Management panel at 4:00 p.m. EST.

The live audio webcast of Guidant''s presentation will be accessible through the company''s website at www.guidant.com/webcast. The webcast will be archived on the website for future on-demand replay. Additional financial information concerning Guidant is available at www.guidant.com/investors.

Guidant Corporation pioneers lifesaving technology, giving an opportunity for better life today to millions of cardiac and vascular patients worldwide. The company, driven by a strong entrepreneurial culture of more than 12,000 employees, develops, manufactures and markets a broad array of products and services that enable less invasive care for some of life''s most threatening medical conditions. For more information, visit www.guidant.com.

NOTE TO MEDIA: For more information about Guidant, including its products and services, please visit the company''s newsroom at www.guidant.com/newsroom.