Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 24, 2026	Apr. 25, 2025	Apr. 26, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and associated costs	$ 370
MiniMed Restructuring Activities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and associated costs	136
Other Restructuring Acitivities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and associated costs	234	$ 303	$ 389
Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold \| Other Restructuring Acitivities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and associated costs	106	26	55
Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense \| Other Restructuring Acitivities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and associated costs	15	10	108
Income Statement Location [Axis]: mdt:RestructuringChargesNetOfRestructuringReversalsIncludingCostOfProductSoldImpact \| Other Restructuring Acitivities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and associated costs	$ 113	$ 267	$ 226

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