Early in the morning of August 19th Marty was taken to the ER for heart complications. He had three serious blockages. One blockage was 100% so a stent was put in immediately and doctors monitored him for two days before trying to stent the other two. At that time one more stent was placed successfully and the other blockage was addressed. During that procedure however Marty went into cardiac arrest. It took over 15 mins for them to regain his heart beat. He was then kept intubated and sedated for 9 days. Doctors were confused as to why an extremely healthy 45yr old would be presenting with these complications. Marty was then transferred from Miriam hospital to Rhode Island hospital. Once at Rhode Island Hospital it was discovered he had Cardiac Covid. As a result of his procedures and condition he lost a tremendous amount of blood. His hemoglobin levels dropped to a low of 4.2 and doctors worked at raising that life threatening level. During that time it was found he had a blood clot in his leg and lungs from the life saving procedures that were performed. While under sedation Marty showed his strong determination to understand his circumstances and fight for recovery. He communicated by shaking his head to yes or no questions and trying his best to use his strength and extremely limited mobility to make small gestures with his hands. After his intubation tube was removed and Marty was able to advocate for going home to continue his healing, he was discharged on 9/3. In total it was three hospitals, 16 days in CCU and ICCU - 9 of which he spent intubated and sedated. Marty’s recovery will be long and require determination, focus, strength and the continued support of his family and friends. Due to the trauma to his heart and lungs, and lack of full ability to use and feel his right leg and foot, he will require a lot of therapy and be out of work for an extended period of time. As a family, Marty and Kerri, along with all of us , have received so much support and outpourings of love. All of it has been appreciated and makes it possible to hold us together and to keep facing each days struggles. Thanks to everyone for the constant and loyal support, all the prayers and practical help. We will continue to share updates on Marty’s condition when possible.