Heart Smart: Know the Risk. Know the Signs.

Heart Smart: Know the Risk. Know the Signs.

Overview

An evening of real stories, expert insight and important conversations about heart health, ATTR-CM, early diagnosis and treatment.

Heart Smart: Know the Risk. Know the Signs.


Sometimes the signs are there—we just don’t know what they mean.

BridgeBio in Partnership with Heart, Body & Soul invites you to Heart Smart: Know the Risk. Know the Signs., a special evening dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of heart health and transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a serious and often underrecognized condition that can affect the heart.

Designed for patients, family members, care partners, healthcare professionals, and community members, Heart Smart will create an approachable space to learn, ask questions, hear real experiences, and better understand why recognizing symptoms and seeking an early diagnosis can make a difference.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the evening, healthcare professionals and community voices will help attendees:

  • Better understand ATTR-CM and how the condition can affect the heart
  • Learn about potential signs, symptoms, and risk factors
  • Understand why early and accurate diagnosis matters
  • Learn about available treatment options and the importance of conversations with healthcare providers
  • Become better equipped to advocate for themselves and loved ones navigating heart health concerns

Special Film Screening

The evening will also feature a special screening of:

“Don’t Pass on Your Heart Health: Real Stories. Real Talk. Recognizing ATTR-CM”

The film features:

  • Howard H. White, Successful sports executive, author, motivational speaker, former college basketball player, and founder of the Howard “H” White Center for Cardiac Amyloidosis.
  • Doug E. Fresh, Founding Artist of Hip Hop Public Health, community & health education partner.
  • Sway Calloway, Media mogul, broadcaster, journalist, entrepreneur, and cultural innovator.

Through personal stories and candid conversation, the short film helps bring greater visibility to ATTR-CM and encourages individuals and families to recognize potential warning signs, ask questions, and have informed conversations about their heart health.

Pre & Post Film Q&A

Moderated by Dr. Matthew Jones, Interventional Cardiologist

Whether you're managing your own heart health, supporting someone you love, working in healthcare, or simply want to learn more, this conversation is for you.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn, NY
Hosted by: BridgeBio & Heart, Body & Soul, Inc.

Admission is free with RSVP. Space is limited.

Complimentary Food catered by Aunts et Uncles

Complimentary Refreshments from Brooklyn Tea

Music By: DJ Actazif

Come for the information. Stay for the conversation. Leave knowing more about the signs, the risks, and the questions that could make a difference.

Know the Risk. Know the Signs. Be Heart Smart.

Lineup

Headliner

Dr. Matthew Jones

Christopher Williams

DJ ACTAZIF

Aunts et Uncles

Brooklyn Tea

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • under 18 with parent or legal guardian
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 5:45 PM

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Weeksville Heritage Center

158 Buffalo Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213

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