My husband Jack suffered a dizzy spell in church on October 15. 2006. He was being cared for by a cariolgist for over 20 years for asymptomatic 2nd degree heart block. Never had any symptoms. Very active life. Doctor who was taking care of him told him "Jack, you've had this heart block for years with no symptoms, but now that you having symptoms it's time for a pacemaker. That decision cost Jack his life. From day one the pacemaker gave him grief "I can't breathe"...."pains in my arms"....he told me he wanted to rip the d.... out. In one month's time he was back in the hospital ... he almost had to go on dialysis. Got thru that and came home for anothr three months of hell. His stomach would ripple. Doctor said "I don't know what that is?" I got so frustrated I call St. Jude and they sent down two reps. They found he was getting a double jolt from one of his leads. Said they were able to correct. Problems continued. In February 2007 I called an ambulance because I couldn't watch him in misery. They were going to admit him but did not have room in CCU... said he wasn't critical. He died in the emergecy room. I live this nightmare over and over again every day. I feel as if a contributed to his death .... I should never have agreed to the pacemaker. If only I had researched and talked to the Pacemaker Club before I would not have allowed them to put in a pacemaker . I live in torment. I would appreciate any input you may have. Thank you for your kindness.