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A 55-year-old male asked:

I was at urgent care and had a grand mal seizure their and when i came around i noticed my heart rate in the mid to upper 90 range is that normal?

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Dr. Steven Hillanswered

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Yes: A rapid heart rate is a normal stress response after a seizure.

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