Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Schedule Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill

	CRM/NMD			CV/AF		Total
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,235		$	1,718	$	2,953
Foreign currency translation and other		(4	)		9		5
Balance at March 31, 2012	$	1,231		$	1,727	$	2,958

Schedule Of Gross Carrying Amount Of Other Intangible Assets And Related Accumulated Amortization

	March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Purchased technology and patents	$	936	$	297	$	922	$	276
Customer lists and relationships		48		26		48		25
Trademarks and tradenames		24		8		24		8
Licenses, distribution agreements and other		5		3		6		4
	$	1,013	$	334	$	1,000	$	313
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Acquired IPR&D	$	120			$	120
Trademarks and tradenames		49				49
	$	169			$	169