v3.25.2
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Apr. 25, 2025
Apr. 26, 2024
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 40,986 $ 41,425
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 108 131
Purchase accounting adjustments 0 (5)
Currency translation and other 643 (565)
Goodwill, ending balance 41,737 40,986
Cardiovascular    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 7,966 7,873
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 0 131
Purchase accounting adjustments 2 (5)
Currency translation and other 50 (33)
Goodwill, ending balance 8,017 7,966
Neuroscience    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 11,644 11,718
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 0 0
Purchase accounting adjustments 0 0
Currency translation and other 72 (74)
Goodwill, ending balance 11,716 11,644
Medical Surgical    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 19,121 19,579
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 108 0
Purchase accounting adjustments (2) 0
Currency translation and other 521 (458)
Goodwill, ending balance 19,748 19,121
Diabetes    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 2,255 2,255
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 0 0
Purchase accounting adjustments 0 0
Currency translation and other 1 0
Goodwill, ending balance $ 2,255 $ 2,255