I had ablation for my atrial fibrillation. Two days later when I kept passing out, I was rushed by helicopter to my heart hospital. Medications were given and a temporary pacemaker was put in my jugular vein until the Pradaxa was out of my system. Finally a permanent pacemaker was put in my chest. I did not realize until later what a dangerous situation this was. Ablation is supposed to have a 99 percent success rate.

In April of last year, I had an atrial fibrillation episode, where I passed out. My neighbor took me to the emergency room. One hour later I was on the way to the hospital. Two days later I had a pacemaker installed. Since that time, the heart doctor has taken me off all related medications and the pacemaker is doing its job. I still have a problem with shortness of breath, but that is because of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

I had ablation done 10 years ago and never had a problem since. The past couple of weeks, my heart has been rapidly beating but I still feel OK. I’m just wondering what's going on and if there is a possibility that my spare pathway has grown back together.