v3.26.1
Segment and Geographic Information - Reconciliation of Assets and Depreciation Expense from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 24, 2026
Apr. 25, 2025
Apr. 26, 2024
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets $ 93,028 $ 91,680  
Depreciation Expense 1,186 1,054 $ 954
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 68,602 68,340  
Depreciation Expense 798 711 645
Operating Segments | Cardiovascular      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 17,553 16,548  
Depreciation Expense 253 225 199
Operating Segments | Neuroscience      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 18,514 18,476  
Depreciation Expense 320 282 252
Operating Segments | Medical Surgical      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 32,535 33,317  
Depreciation Expense 225 205 194
Operating Segments | Other Operating Segments, Including Diabetes      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 4,827 4,433  
Depreciation Expense 127 113 94
Corporate      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 19,598 18,906  
Depreciation Expense $ 261 $ 229 $ 215