Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 795	$ 322	$ 1,467	$ 815
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(477)	45	(691)	102
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(214)	(16)	(300)	6
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(691)	30	(991)	108
Comprehensive income (loss)	104	352	476	924
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(2)	(4)	(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	3	(1)	6	(6)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	(4)	2	(10)
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	$ 103	$ 356	$ 474	$ 933