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What does it mean if my bp goes as high as 171/94 and pulse 103 during a seizure? why does the body react that way?
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Adrenaline : During a seizure, just like any other significantly stressful situation, the body's fight or flight senses the stress & responds by releasing stored adrenaline into the circulations. By its direct stimulation on the heart and blood vessels, the rapid surge in this hormone causes a rise in BP & pulse. Other intertwined mechanisms are described but rapid rise in sympathetic tone is the main reason.
Answered 6/10/2014
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