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Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Funded Research and Development Arrangements - Reconciliation of Level 3 Measurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 25, 2025 | Apr. 26, 2024
Beginning and Ending Balances of Contingent Payments [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 58 |
Ending balance |  | $ 58
Level 3 | Recurring |  |
Beginning and Ending Balances of Contingent Payments [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 58 | 195
Change in fair value | (45) | (138)
Ending balance | $ 13 | $ 58

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