Michael Coyle, the president of Medtronic’s cardiovascular business, is leaving the company to become the CEO of digital health company iRhythm at the end of December.
Medtronic Cardiovascular Chief Coyle To Lead iRhythm
Sean Salmon, the head of Medtronic’s diabetes business, will take over the leadership of the company’s cardiovascular business effective 1 January.

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