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CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Exhibit 99.8
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Current Report on
Form 8-K of Boston Scientific Corporation of our report, dated February 10,
2006, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Guidant
Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 2005, and the related financial statement schedule of Guidant
Corporation included therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
April 20, 2006

EX - 99 . 8 9 a06 - 8189 _ 4ex99d8 . htm CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Exhibit 99 . 8 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Current Report on Form 8 - K of Boston Scientific Corporation of our report , dated February 10 , 2006 , with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Guidant Corporation included in its Annual Report ( Form 10 - K ) for the year ended December 31 , 2005 , and the related financial statement schedule of Guidant Corporation included therein , filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission . / s / Ernst & Young LLP Indianapolis , Indiana April 20 , 2006