On the basis of the theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),modern medical understanding of chronic heart failure,and long-term clinical practice,Professor Li Lizhi emphasized the key role of the spleen in the occurrence and development of chronic heart failure.Professor Li proposed treating chronic heart failure from the spleen by invigorating spleen,replenishing qi,nourishing heart,warming spleen,and tonifying kidney,which achieved remarkable therapeutic effect in clinical practice.