Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 672	$ 493
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(214)	57
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(86)	22
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(300)	78
Comprehensive income (loss)	372	572
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	(5)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	(6)
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	$ 372	$ 578