Status epilepticus in patients with known epilepsy presenting to the emergency department: Predictors and mortality risk

This study aimed to determine the incidence of status epilepticus (SE) and its predictors among patients with known epilepsy presenting to emergency departments in Malaysia, as well as its association with in-hospital mortality. The findings revealed that 22.8% of the 521 patients experienced SE, which was significantly linked to a higher mortality risk, particularly in older patients and those with metabolic abnormalities or central nervous system infections. These results highlight the need for early risk assessment and monitoring in this vulnerable population.