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Segment and Geographic Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 28, 2011
Oct. 29, 2010
Oct. 28, 2011
Oct. 29, 2010
Apr. 29, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net Sales $ 4,132 $ 3,903 $ 8,181 $ 7,677  
Earnings before income taxes by reportable segment          
Certain litigation charges, net 0 (279) 0 (279)  
Acquisition-related items 17 (24) 4 (39)  
Interest expense, net (38) (67) (70) (141)  
Corporate (64) (88) (206) (164)  
Earnings before income taxes 1,053 752 2,075 1,792  
Net assets by reportable segment          
Net assets of reportable segments 18,076   18,076   17,313
Short-term borrowings (2,050)   (2,050)   (1,723)
Long-term debt (8,222)   (8,222)   (8,112)
Corporate 8,935   8,935   8,490
Total net Assets 16,739   16,739   15,968
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items]          
Net sales to external customers 4,132 3,903 8,181 7,677  
United States [Member]
         
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items]          
Net sales to external customers 2,300 2,295 4,506 4,524  
Europe and Central Asia [Member]
         
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items]          
Net sales to external customers 976 865 1,985 1,727  
Asia Pacific [Member]
         
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items]          
Net sales to external customers 612 520 1,205 1,006  
Other Foreign [Member]
         
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items]          
Net sales to external customers 244 223 485 420  
Cardiac and Vascular Group [Member]
         
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net Sales 2,207 2,095 4,413 4,122  
Net assets by reportable segment          
Net assets of reportable segments 7,078   7,078   6,774
Restorative Therapies Group [Member]
         
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net Sales 1,925 1,808 3,768 3,555  
Net assets by reportable segment          
Net assets of reportable segments $ 10,998   $ 10,998   $ 10,539