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  • Status epilepticus (SE) is a life-threatening neurological emergency.
  • Current classifications of acute SE group diverse underlying mechanisms.
  • Etiology is central to understanding SE pathophysiology, management, and prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the limitations of current SE classifications.
  • To propose a refined etiological framework distinguishing structural from systemic causes.
  • To emphasize the need for targeted research and interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of SE classification frameworks.
  • Review of mechanistic differences between structural and systemic SE etiologies.
  • Discussion of clinical implications and research gaps.

Main Results:

  • Structural SE involves inflammation and network remodeling, while systemic SE causes transient excitatory-inhibitory imbalance.
  • Structural SE is linked to higher mortality, seizure recurrence, and epilepsy risk.
  • Current classifications obscure these critical mechanistic and clinical distinctions.

Conclusions:

  • A refined etiological classification of SE (structural vs. systemic) is needed.
  • This framework can improve prognostication and guide treatment strategies.
  • Further research is crucial to prevent the progression of SE to chronic epilepsy.