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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 24, 2026
Apr. 25, 2025
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 41,737 $ 40,986
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 555 108
Purchase accounting adjustments   0
Currency translation and other 295 643
Ending balance 42,587 41,737
Reportable Segments    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 39,482 38,731
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 555 108
Purchase accounting adjustments   0
Currency translation and other 295 643
Ending balance 40,332 39,482
Cardiovascular    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 8,017 7,966
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 555 0
Purchase accounting adjustments   2
Currency translation and other 30 50
Ending balance 8,602 8,017
Neuroscience    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 11,716 11,644
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 0 0
Purchase accounting adjustments   0
Currency translation and other 61 72
Ending balance 11,777 11,716
Medical Surgical    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 19,748 19,121
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 0 108
Purchase accounting adjustments   (2)
Currency translation and other 204 521
Ending balance 19,953 19,748
Other Operating Segments    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 2,255 2,255
Goodwill as a result of acquisitions 0 0
Purchase accounting adjustments   0
Currency translation and other 0 1
Ending balance $ 2,256 $ 2,255