Fundación Cardiológica Argentina

What Fundación Cardiológica Argentina does

Fundación Cardiológica Argentina is a non-governmental, non-profit public interest entity (entidad de bien público sin fines de lucro) founded on August 24, 1976, and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It functions as the community-facing arm of the Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología (SAC), which has 6,500 members across 37 Regional Districts providing national coverage. The foundation is governed by an honorary Executive Committee composed of medical professionals from multiple specialties, with a small permanent staff of approximately 20 employees. It is affiliated with the World Heart Federation and the Interamerican Heart Foundation, and operates across three core domains: Research, Community, and Education.

The foundation's core offerings span six institutional programs: (1) the Etiquetado de Productos food labeling program (active since 1994), which certifies food products compliant with cardiovascular health standards regarding fats, saturated fats, cholesterol, sodium, and trans fats; (2) Área de CARDIO-RESCATE®, a certification program for cardio-assisted spaces with AEDs and CPR-trained staff, framed under National Law 27.159 and Buenos Aires City Law 4.077; (3) Empresa Saludable, a corporate wellness program delivered on-site by medical, cardiological, and nutritional professionals; (4) AHA-certified CPR, BLS, ACLS, and First Aid training courses (delivered in-person and via PROSAC distance learning); (5) Corazón y Mujer, a women's cardiovascular health awareness program launched in 2005; and (6) mindfulness programs for individuals and corporations. The underlying technology is a cardiovascular health education and prevention platform with e-learning course delivery, a nutritional evaluation system for products, and corporate wellness program design.

The foundation operates on a diversified, non-equity revenue model combining: paid training and course fees (ARS $21,200 to $368,000 per course, with USD pricing for international students); licensing/royalty-like revenue from the Etiquetado de Productos program where companies using the seal become Miembros Protectores (Protective Members); corporate wellness seminar fees; and recurring member contributions under Article 17 of its bylaws. Go-to-market is hybrid: community-led for general public education, sales-led for corporate accounts, and event-driven through marathons, walks, and public awareness campaigns. Direct enrollment via the foundation website serves individual learners, while enterprise clients are engaged through direct on-site corporate delivery and the formal certification process for cardio-assisted spaces.

Name

Fundación Cardiológica Argentina

Legal name

Fundación Cardiológica Argentina

Website

https://fundacioncardiologica.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit cardiovascular prevention foundation founded in 1976 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operating as the community-facing arm of the Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología. Delivers AHA-certified CPR/BLS/ACLS training, food product health labeling, corporate wellness seminars, cardio-assisted space certification, and women's heart health programs across Argentina via 37 regional districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiovascular Health Education and Prevention Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive Cardiology & Lipidology (HLAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cardiometabolic Nutrition (Heart Health, Cholesterol, Hypertension) (HSADAFAG), Cardiac Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention (HLAKABAJ), Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab) (HSADAIAK)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular health education
• CPR certification training
• Corporate wellness programs
• Heart-healthy food labeling
• Defibrillator certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Training and Course Fees: Revenue generated from paid courses including RCP, DEA, ACLS, BLS, first aid, stress management, cholesterol education, and mindfulness programs. Prices range from approximately $21,200 to $368,000 Argentine pesos depending on course type, with international student pricing in USD.
2. Product Labeling Program (Miembros Protectores): Companies that use the foundation's product labeling seal on their packaging become Protective Members of the Foundation, contributing financially to its maintenance.
3. Corporate Wellness Programs (Empresa Saludable): Fee-based corporate health seminars delivered by medical professionals covering cardiovascular risk factor identification and healthy living practices for employees.
4. Protective Member Contributions: Individuals or entities that contribute financially as 'Miembros Protectores' under Article 17 of the organization's bylaws to support institutional maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundación Cardiológica Argentina is a non-profit foundation that delivers cardiovascular health education and prevention programs in Argentina. Core offerings include AHA-accredited CPR/BLS/ACLS certification courses, the Área de Cardio-RESCATE® certification for cardio-assisted spaces, the Etiquetado de Productos food labeling program for cardiovascular-healthy foods, corporate wellness seminars (Empresa Saludable), mindfulness programs, and the Corazón y Mujer program addressing cardiovascular disease in women.

Product overview

Fundación Cardiológica Argentina operates as a non-profit public interest entity focused on cardiovascular health education and prevention. The organization offers a portfolio of programs organized into three main areas: Research, Community, and Education. Core offerings include the Etiquetado de Productos certification program for heart-healthy foods (active since 1994), the Área de CARDIO-RESCATE certification for cardio-assisted spaces with AED and trained personnel, and the Empresa Saludable workplace health program. Educational products span CPR/ACLS/BLS international certification courses (American Heart Association accredited), mindfulness programs for individuals and corporations, and specialized courses on stress management and cholesterol education. The Corazón y Mujer program addresses cardiovascular disease in women. The Tu Corazón platform provides general heart health education including warning signs and risk factors. These offerings work together as prevention-focused services rather than a unified technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Etiquetado de Productos (Product Labeling Program) A food product certification program that evaluates and approves food products meeting institutional and international cardiovascular health standards, assessing total fats, saturated fats, cholesterol, sodium content, and absence of trans fats. Companies using the seal become Miembros Protectores (Protective Members) of the Foundation.
• Área de Cardio-RESCATE® A certification program that designates organizations as cardio-assisted spaces. Includes strategic AED placement, staff trained in CPR and DEA operation, and custom action protocols for responding to sudden cardiac collapse within 3 minutes. Framed under National Law 27.159 and Buenos Aires City Law 4.077.
• Empresa Saludable A workplace cardiovascular prevention program consisting of seminars on five cardiovascular risk factor topics plus one emergency medical treatment topic, delivered on-site by clinical, cardiological, and nutritional professionals.
• Cursos de RCP, Primeros Auxilios y Certificaciones Internacionales (ACLS, BLS) Training courses including CPR + AED (3.5 hours, in-person), Pediatric CPR Workshop (2 hours), First Aid + CPR + DEA AHA (6 hours, AHA international certification), ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (2-day, AHA certification), and BLS Basic Life Support (hybrid, AHA certification). Includes pediatric CPR, adult CPR, and AHA-certified advanced certifications.
• Programa de Mindfulness An introductory mindfulness practice program consisting of 4 two-hour theoretical-practical sessions covering stress management, mind wandering, stress transformation, acute and chronic stress, emotions, and self-compassion techniques.
• Programa de Mindfulness para Empresas A workplace mindfulness program designed to help employees relate more healthily and less reactively to workplace stressors, using mindfulness as a tool for stress control and emotional well-being. Delivered at company premises under multi-year contracts.
• Corazón y Mujer A specialized program to increase awareness about cardiovascular disease prevention in women, describe prevalence, compare disease evolution between genders, and address diagnostic and treatment differences.
• Estrategias de Gestión del Estrés A virtual course on stress management strategies consisting of 5 asynchronous modules with audiovisual recorded classes and interactive questions, aimed at patients, the general community, and community health agents.
• El Colesterol: Mitos y Realidades A virtual course explaining cholesterol with 10 classes of 10-15 minutes each, covering scientific evidence on dietary fats, cardiovascular health, and nutrition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every minute of delay in starting CPR reduces survival probability by 10%. After 5 minutes, survival probability is significantly reduced.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología (SAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Argentine Society of Cardiology (SAC) is the parent organization of the foundation. The foundation serves as the community-facing arm of SAC. The foundation operates through SAC's 37 Regional Districts across Argentina. SAC has 6,500 members and 20 Scientific Councils covering all cardiology subspecialties.
• World Heart Federation (Federación Mundial del Corazón)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational federation that brings together cardiovascular health organizations worldwide. The foundation is affiliated as a member organization, providing global network access and alignment with international cardiovascular prevention standards.
• Interamerican Heart Foundation (Fundación Interamericana del Corazón)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational foundation focused on cardiovascular health in the Americas. The foundation is affiliated as a member organization, providing regional collaboration on heart health promotion and prevention initiatives.
• Colegio Argentino de Cirujanos CardiovascularesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement between the Argentine College of Cardiovascular Surgeons and scientific societies in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, of which the foundation is a part.
• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization providing scientific standards for cardiovascular emergency response. The foundation is authorized to deliver AHA-certified courses including BLS, ACLS, and First Aid/CPR/DEA, providing participants with internationally recognized eCards.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement with the University of Buenos Aires for education and professional development programs, including the PROSAC distance education initiative.
• ARGENTORESminorOthersEntertainment industry union. Three locations (Juncal, Peña, Pacheco de Melo) certified as ÁREA DE CARDIO-RESCATE®, with staff trained in CPR and DEA, and AED devices installed.
• FOETRAminorOthersTelecommunications workers union. Central headquarters certified as ÁREA DE CARDIO-RESCATE®.
• ACA (Automóvil Club Argentino)minorOthersAutomobile club of Argentina. Central headquarters certified as ÁREA DE CARDIO-RESCATE®.
• TECHINTminorOthersEngineering and construction company. Campana location certified as ÁREA DE CARDIO-RESCATE®.
• OMINTminorOthersHealth insurance provider. Clínica Odontológica location certified as ÁREA DE CARDIO-RESCATE®.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Heart Foundation (Australia): Australian national heart health charity focused on prevention, research funding, and public education. Directly comparable as a national prevention-focused cardiovascular foundation, though operating in a different market.
• Instituto Cardiovascular de Buenos Aires (ICBA): Buenos Aires-based cardiovascular specialty institution with adjacent prevention and education programming. Comparable Argentine footprint and clinical credibility for cardiovascular services, though operating more as a clinical provider than a community-facing foundation.
• Fundación Cardioinfantil – Instituto de Cardiología: Colombian cardiovascular foundation combining clinical care with prevention education. Comparable cardiovascular prevention and education focus, with a different national footprint and operating model.
• Fundación Española del Corazón: Spanish cardiovascular health foundation focused on prevention, CPR training, and public awareness. Comparable mission, programmatic structure (prevention, training, certification), and non-profit delivery model — though operating in Spain rather than Argentina.

Others

• World Heart Federation: Global federation of cardiovascular organizations of which the foundation is a member. Comparable mission alignment and provides international network access; not a direct service competitor but the apex body in the same category.
• Interamerican Heart Foundation: Regional foundation focused on cardiovascular health in the Americas and a partner organization of the foundation. Operates in the same prevention and policy advocacy space across Latin America.

Direct peers

• Cruz Roja Argentina (Argentine Red Cross): The Argentine Red Cross delivers first aid, CPR, and AED training nationwide and is a natural competitor for both individual course enrollment and corporate emergency response certification. Comparable mission-adjacent positioning with similar geographic reach in Argentina.
• Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología (SAC): The Argentine Society of Cardiology is the foundation's parent scientific body, with 6,500 members and 37 Regional Districts through which the foundation delivers its programs. Operates in the same cardiovascular prevention and education space but as the clinical/scientific counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• American Heart Association: The U.S.-based national heart health organization that sets CPR/ACLS/BLS standards and authorizes international training centers. Fundación Cardiológica Argentina is an AHA-authorized training site, making AHA the global standards-setter the foundation's certification programs align with.
• British Heart Foundation: UK-based cardiovascular research and prevention charity with national CPR training, public awareness campaigns, and corporate partnerships. Mirrors the foundation's prevention-and-training-plus-fundraising model at much larger scale in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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