Kevin’s Story

Site created on July 14, 2018

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Kevin was diagnosed in March with a 5 cm Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm on his ascending aorta. This was found quite by accident during an annual physical.  The original treatment plan was a watchful approach until the aneurysm reached 5.5 cm making surgery necessary.  Over the last several months Kevin’s condition has changed causing many side effects including leakage of the valve and aneurysm growth.  The risks of waiting now outweigh the risks of surgery. On Tuesday, July 24th Kevin will under go open heart surgery to repair the auerysm and repair or replace the aortic valve. 

Dr. Christopher Malaisrie will perform the surgery along with his cardiac team.  Please keep Kevin and his surgical team in your prayers. 

Newest Update

Full Circle- Kevin update!

Journal entry by Jenna Pastore —

Looking back to 11 months ago, things seemed pretty bleak. Kevin had just received life changing news - and life threatening diagnosis. He handled that news and all the many months of uncertainty, open heart surgery, illness, pain, and stroke that followed with grace, strength, dignity and humor.

He has worked so hard these last several months post surgery to get his strength and endurance back. He successfully completed 3 months of Cardiac Rehab and He is back to running 3-4 miles!

Tomorrow, after almost 11 months off work Kevin will return to his job! He was released back to work by his Cardiac Care Team and the Work Physician.

I just want to take a moment to celebrate this milestone and my amazing husband!

So many of you supported him all along the way I thought you’d want to join me in wishing him big congrats! 

Way to go Kevin! You are amazing! 
Love you!
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