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The article discusses the importance of cardioplegia in cardiac surgery and the need for further research on its long-term impact. It highlights a study that concludes that del Nido cardioplegia can be safely made with lactated Ringer's solution instead of Plasma-Lyte A, which is not widely available globally. The article also mentions other cardioplegic solutions and their advantages and disadvantages. It emphasizes the importance of improving access to cardiac surgery in lower-to-middle-income countries and the potential benefits of using del Nido cardioplegia. The authors encourage the adoption of evidence-based and pragmatic solutions to improve outcomes for patients worldwide. [Extracted from the article]