RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Chinese Stroke Association guidelines for clinical management of cerebrovascular disorders: executive summary and 2019 update of clinical management of intracerebral haemorrhage JF Stroke and Vascular Neurology JO Stroke Vasc Neurol FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 396 OP 402 DO 10.1136/svn-2020-000433 VO 5 IS 4 A1 Yong Cao A1 Songlin Yu A1 Qian Zhang A1 Tao Yu A1 Yanfang Liu A1 Zhenghui Sun A1 Meng Zhao A1 Wen Wang A1 Ji Zong Zhao A1 , YR 2020 UL http://svn.bmj.com/content/5/4/396.abstract AB Aim This evidence-based guideline aims to present current and comprehensive recommendations for the diagnosis and management of spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH).Methods A formal literature search was conducted on MEDLINE (1 January 1990 to 30 June 2019). Data were synthesised using evidence tables. The members of the working group met by teleconference to update and formulate data-based recommendations. The recommendations are graded according to levels of evidence grading algorithm of the Chinese Stroke Association. The guideline draft has been reviewed by Chinese Stroke Association Stroke Council Guideline Writing Committee.Results Evidence-based guideline is proposed for the management of patients with ICH. The focus of the guideline is divided into the diagnosis and aetiology of ICH, management of ICH in emergency department, surgical treatment for removal of hematoma, management of complications and prevention of secondary ICH.Conclusions This guideline provides a framework for ICH management. Early active and reasonable treatment may improve the clinical outcome of patients.