Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 23, 2026	Jan. 24, 2025	Jan. 23, 2026	Jan. 24, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,150	$ 1,303	$ 3,578	$ 3,630
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities	(12)	(1)	62	110
Translation adjustment	110	(663)	203	(444)
Net investment hedges	(147)	780	(350)	610
Net change in retirement obligations	2	1	6	3
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges	(7)	292	31	200
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(54)	409	(48)	478
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	1,095	1,712	3,530	4,108
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7)	(7)	(19)	(23)
Comprehensive income attributable to Medtronic	$ 1,088	$ 1,705	$ 3,511	$ 4,085