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Derivatives and Currency Exchange Risk Management - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 25, 2025 | Apr. 26, 2024 | Apr. 28, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate cash flow hedges | $ (149) | $ 229 |
Cash flow hedge unrealized gains to be reclassified over the next twelve months | 62 |  |
Derivative, excluded component, gain (loss), recognized in earnings | $ 198 | 197 | $ 107
Derivative, Excluded Component, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Interest expense, net |  |
Net cash collateral received | $ (125) | $ 101 |
Currency exchange rate contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Cash flow hedges |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives | 2 years |  |

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