Status Epilepticus in Men and Women: Clinical Presentation, Management, and Outcomes

Gender-specific Differences in the Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcome of Status Epilepticus

Sex-specific differences in neurological emergencies such as Status epilepticus (SE) remain understudied despite growing recognition of gender disparities in medicine. This study aimes to investigate sex-related differences in etiology, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes among patients with SE. The investigators conducted a retrospective analysis of 779 patients treated with SE at Marburg University Hospital between 2011 and 2023.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who were treated at Marburg University Hospital (UKGM Marburg) between January 2011 to March 2023 with diagnosis of SE

Exclusion Criteria:

• children