v3.26.1
Segment and Geographic Information - Reconciliation of Assets and Depreciation Expense from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
Jul. 25, 2025
Apr. 24, 2026
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets $ 93,306   $ 93,028
Depreciation Expense 317 $ 289  
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 69,364   68,602
Depreciation Expense 215 194  
Operating Segments | Cardiovascular      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 17,517   17,553
Depreciation Expense 71 64  
Operating Segments | Neuroscience      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 19,942   18,514
Depreciation Expense 78 77  
Operating Segments | Medical Surgical      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 31,905   32,535
Depreciation Expense 65 54  
Operating Segments | Other Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 4,747   4,827
Depreciation Expense 34 31  
Corporate      
Segment Reporting [Line Items]      
Total Assets 19,195   $ 19,598
Depreciation Expense $ 69 $ 64