Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8) pertaining to the St. Jude Medical, Inc. 2000 Employee Stock Purchase
Savings Plan of our report dated February 9, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of St. Jude Medical, Inc. incorporated by
reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999
and the related financial statement schedule included therein, filed with the
Securities Exchange Commission.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
July 28, 2000
