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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) $ 905 $ 795 $ 2,243 $ 1,467
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:        
Foreign currency translation adjustment 84 (477) 218 (691)
Net change in derivative financial instruments 15 (214) 93 (300)
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items 0 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) 98 (691) 312 (991)
Comprehensive income (loss) 1,002 104 2,555 476
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (2) (2) (4) (4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 4 3 7 6
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2 1 3 2
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders $ 1,000 $ 103 $ 2,552 $ 474