My girlfriend is 39.she has been randomly collapsing totally passing out.there is a brief moment where you can see she is about to pass out.her heart beat rapidly increases to around 160 BPM.then she goes.then she comes back to, within a min or so.she has real subtle breathing.she is stubborn and won t go to dr.what may be the cause for sudden fainting with such a rapid pulse.she had an Ear surgery years back that she think could be cause.she has bad odor from her ear as well.and removes significant amounts of slimy dark mucus like substance daily.ty for your time.