Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: MONDAY, June 14, 1993                   TAG: 9306140249
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL                    PAGE: A-2   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: PITTSBURGH                                LENGTH: Short

PA. GOVERNOR TO GET NEW HEART, LIVER

The governor, 61, underwent weekend tests to determine whether his heart was strong enough to withstand a liver transplant. Doctors concluded it was not.

Casey said he and his family agreed to the double transplant. Doctors said he would remain hospitalized and could undergo the operation within four to six weeks.

"The essential testing has been completed and my doctors have informed me that my cardiac condition is much worse than I would have expected," Casey said.

He said Lt. Gov. Mark Singel would take over his duties during his surgery and recovery. Casey, who has 1 1/2 years remaining on his term, said he would continue to fulfill his duties from his hospital room until the operation.

Casey was diagnosed two years ago with a hereditary disease, amyloidosis. It has caused his liver to produce an abnormal protein that has built up in the walls of his heart. - Associated Press