In the past 6 years, significant breakthroughs have been achieved in the treatment of heart failure (HF), especially in drug therapy. The classification of chronic HF and the treatment methods for HF and its complications are also constantly being updated. In order to apply these results to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with HF in China and further improve the level of diagnosis and treatment of HF in China, the HF Group of Chinese Society of Cardiology, Chinese Medical Association, Chinese College of Cardiovascular Physician, Chinese HF Association of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Cardiology have organized an expert group and update the consensus and evidence-based treatment methods in the field of HF based on the latest clinical research findings at home and abroad, combined with the national conditions and clinical practice in China, and referring to the latest foreign HF guidelines while maintaining the basic framework of the 2018 Chinese Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of HF.

Heatstroke, a life-threatening illness, poses a significant risk to human health, particularly in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. Timely and effective on-site management is critical for improving patient survival and prognosis. Rapid recognition, rapid assessment, and rapid cooling are the cornerstones of pre-hospital care. However, the absence of a standardized protocol for pre-hospital management of heatstroke has impeded the efficacy of treatment. This consensus, initiated by the Expert Group on Heatstroke Prevention of the People's Liberation Army, signifies a collaborative endeavor involving emergency medical personnel, nurses, and administrators from pre-hospital care, emergency departments, and intensive care units in both military and civilian domains. By systematically reviewing evidence-based medicine and clinical expertise in heatstroke prevention, on-site and in-transit care, as well as early treatment in emergency settings, the group has formulated the Expert consensus on pre-hospital emergency management of heatstroke (2024) after extensive discussions and iterative recommendations, which serve as a scientific and standardized framework for pre-hospital heatstroke emergency care. The consensus underscores the pivotal role of enhancing public awareness regarding heatstroke prevention and augmenting the rates of rapid recognition and rapid cooling for effective on-site heatstroke management. In high-risk industries, regions, or seasons for heatstroke, developing scientifically sound plans and conducting practical training can provide effective safety measures. Emergency personnel should undergo specialized training and assessments in knowledge and skills, ambulances should be equipped with effective cooling devices, and hospitals must maintain comprehensive emergency response capabilities. It is recommended to establish a regional heatstroke treatment network to optimize the allocation of emergency resources and streamline processes, thereby improving treatment outcomes and response times.
Heat Stroke/prevention & control* ; Humans ; Emergency Medical Services ; Consensus

Chronic hepatitis B(CHB)is still a major public health issue in China,and without effective control,it can further progress to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer,bringing huge social and economic burdens.At present,antiviral therapy is the main treatment method for CHB,and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine therapy is the characteristic treatment method for CHB in China and can improve clinical efficacy by complementing each other's advantages.In order to promote the concept integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine collaborative diagnosis and treatment,facilitate the development of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment techniques for CHB,and establish standardized disease diagnosis and treatment regimens,Expert Committee on Hepatology in Doctor Society of Integrative Medicine,Chinese Medical Doctor Association,established a consensus expert group to discuss and formulate Expert consensus on integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis B,which elaborated on the concept of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine collaborative diagnosis and treatment from the four aspects of CHB epidemiology,pathogenesis and etiology,integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine diagnosis and syndrome differentiation,and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine therapy and proposed related recommendations,in order to improve the prognosis and quality of life of CHB patients.

Autoimmune pancreatitis(AIP)is an immune-mediated,special type of chronic pancreatitis,which can involve multiple organs.The clinical manifestation of AIP is complex and varied,making the diagnosis and treatment challenging.With reference to the latest guidelines and studies from both domestic and international sources,this guideline comprises 20 recommendations regarding the diagnosis,treatment,follow-up,and prognosis of AIP.The aim of this guideline is to promote the care capability and improve the outcome of patients with AIP in China.

The 2019 Chinese practice guideline for the prevention and treatment of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus developed by Chinese Society of Infectious Diseases,Chinese Medical Association,has shown a good guiding effect in standardizing the process for blocking the mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus in China.Clinical practice guidelines and consensus statements require timely updates based on new research evidence,in order to better guide clinical practice and research.Chinese Physician Association for Infectious Diseases,Chinese Medical Doctor Association,and Chinese Society of Infectious Diseases,Chinese Medical Association,cooperated with multidisciplinary experts and performed updates and supplementations to the above guideline,in order to provide guidance and a reference for clinical physicians and medical staff engaged in maternal and child health care.

Primary biliary cholangitis(PBC)is a chronic autoimmune liver disease.In recent years,related studies in China and globally have provided some evidence-based medical evidence for the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment of PBC.Based on the latest diagnosis and treatment experience and guidelines in China and globally,Expert Committee on Hepatology,Doctor Society of Integrative Medicine,Chinese Medical Doctor Association,organized related experts in China to formulate this consensus,in order to provide guidance and reference for clinicians in the diagnosis,TCM syndrome differentiation,and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment of PBC.

In order to promote the standardized application of ex vivo hypothermic machine perfusion preservation technology for donor kidney from deceased organ donation,Branch of Organ Transplantation of Chinese Medical Association organized the formulation of the"Guidelines for ex vivo hypothermic machine perfusion preservation of donor kidney from deceased organ donation in China".This guideline integrates expert consensus from the fields of kidney transplantation and deceased organ donation,based on existing clinical guidelines,systematic reviews,case studies,expert consensus,and other materials,and combined with clinical issues related to ex vivo hypothermic machine perfusion preservation technology for kidneys from deceased organ donation in recent years both domestically and internationally.After multiple expert discussions and reaching a consensus,the guideline was completed.The guideline contains 11 clinical questions and 14 recommendations,and the strength of recommendations and evidence levels for each clinical question have been graded according to the 2009 Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine levels of evidence and grades of recommendation.This guideline aims to provide guidance for clinical practice,improve the level of donor kidney preservation from deceased organ donation in China,reduce the rate of organ discard,and alleviate the shortage of organs.

Thrombolytic therapy plays a vital role in reperfusion strategy for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(STEMI)patients.Previous Chinese expert consensus focused on pre-hospital thrombolysis therapy in STEMI patients was published in 2018 which tremendously promoted pre-hospital thrombolysis therapy.In recent years,plenty of research progress and results of clinical trials have been released in following areas such as STEMI reperfusion strategy,anti-platelet/anti-coagulants therapy,contemporary facilitated percutaneous coronary intervention,and so on.Meanwhile,the COVID-19 pandemic makes timely reperfusion for STEMI patients even more challenging.Therefore,this consensus has been proposed aiming to summarize recent progress in STEMI thrombolysis therapy and to provide practical & evidence-based instructions conforming to national conditions.We hope this consensus will contribute to the emergency management and long-term prognosis of STEMI patients.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement(TAVR)has reached maturity and has entered a stage of steady and stable development in China.From 2017 to 2023,the number of centers conducting TAVR in China has increased from less than 10 to over 600,and the annual implantation volume has increased from hundreds to over 10 000.The 2018 and 2021 editions of the"Expert Consensus on Clinical Pathway for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in China"played a crucial guiding role during the golden period of TAVR development in China.With significant progress in evidence-based practice,clinical experience,guideline updates,device development,and procedure technique improvements in the TAVR field,especially the important advances in technologies developed from China,protocol optimization based on Chinese clinical practices,it is necessary to update the previous clinical pathway consensus.The new version of the clinical pathway expert consensus has updated the standard procedures for preoperative clinical assessment,perioperative imaging evaluation,standardized procedural processes,comprehensive perioperative management,and postoperative rehabilitation follow-up for TAVR patients.This update aims to further promote the healthy and standardized development of TAVR technology in China and to steadily enhance the medical and scientific research capabilities with this therapeutic technology.

Chinese expert consensus on neurosurgical treatment of psychiatric disorders is compiled by national experts in neurosurgery,psychiatry,and other related fields.Based on clinical research published up to December 2023 and evidence-based medicine standards,the consensus provides recommendations for neurosurgical treatment of psychiatric disorders.The covered diseases include obsessive-compulsive disorder,depressive disorder,tic disorder,bipolar disorder,anorexia nervosa,substance use-related disorders,and schizophrenia.This expert consensus outlines the safety and efficacy of neurosurgical treatments for psychiatric disorders in clinical practice,and preliminarily standardizes treatment procedures and surgical techniques.The aim is to establish professional standards for the application of surgical treatment techniques for clinical practitioners in the field of psychiatric disorder surgery,thereby maximizing treatment outcomes and promoting the future development of this treatment technology.