Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2022	Oct. 29, 2021	Oct. 28, 2022	Oct. 29, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 435	$ 1,317	$ 1,367	$ 2,086
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on investment securities	(167)	(56)	(183)	(44)
Translation adjustment	(826)	(247)	(1,709)	(602)
Net investment hedge	407	356	1,409	780
Net change in retirement obligations	3	18	4	37
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	158	95	378	269
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(424)	166	(100)	440
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	11	1,483	1,266	2,526
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6)	(5)	(6)	(9)
Comprehensive income attributable to Medtronic	$ 5	$ 1,478	$ 1,260	$ 2,517