Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica

What Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica does

Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica is a private Argentine cardiovascular institute headquartered at Montevideo 589 in Buenos Aires, founded in 2009 and operating multiple physical locations (sedes) across the Buenos Aires metropolitan area with 71 employees. The institution is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and research of cardiovascular diseases, delivering care through cardiology, nutrition, psychology, diabetology, nephrology, and rehabilitation specialists. It operates specialized programs including the Unidad Cardiometabólica (integrated cardiometabolic risk management), Programa Menos Humo (8-12 week smoking cessation program reporting 40% effectiveness), Programa ACCESS (cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation), and CLEARPath (first-in-Argentina non-invasive diabetes screening technology capable of detecting asymptomatic diabetes in 6 seconds).

The institute's digital infrastructure centers on the miLezica mobile application available on Google Play and the Central de Turnos web portal, which together enable appointment scheduling, digital prescriptions, study results access, medication tracking, and electronic medical history. It also offers teleconsultation services at physician discretion and runs a remunerated 2-year fellowship program in cardiac and vascular ecodoppler to train specialists. The stated go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with patients acquired through the appointment center, mobile app, WhatsApp, website, and physical branch network, and the institute accepts multiple healthcare coverage providers (obras sociales and medicina prepaga) alongside private-pay patients. Revenue is generated from consultations, diagnostic studies (ecodoppler, stress tests, imaging), telemedicine, and training programs; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica

Legal name

Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica

Website

https://lezicacardio.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica is a private Buenos Aires cardiovascular institute offering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and research services through multiple locations, the miLezica mobile app, teleconsultation, and specialized programs including cardiometabolic care, smoking cessation, and CLEARPath diabetes screening. It serves patients covered by obras sociales, prepagas, and private pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiovascular Healthcare Services

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKABAA

General Cardiology (Consultative)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Cardiology & Vascular Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKABAF

Preventive Cardiology & Lipidology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Cardiology & Vascular Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKABAJ

Cardiac Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Cardiology & Vascular Medicine

SECONDARYHLALAFAA

Cardiometabolic RPM & Chronic Disease Management (diabetes, hypertension, CHF, obesity)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Chronic Care & Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Platforms

SECONDARYHLALAGAB

Cardiology Telemedicine Platforms

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Specialty Telemedicine Platforms (e.g., dermatology, cardiology, neurology)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular healthcare services
• Diagnostic cardiology
• Telemedicine consultations
• Diabetes screening technology
• Cardiovascular prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations: Revenue generated from cardiology and cardiovascular specialty consultations offered to patients with various healthcare coverage (obras sociales and prepagas) as well as private patients.
2. Diagnostic Studies: Revenue from cardiovascular diagnostic procedures including ecodoppler, stress tests, and other imaging studies.
3. Telemedicine/Teleconsulta: Remote consultation services offered at physician discretion for appropriate clinical situations.
4. Training Programs and Fellowships: Educational programs including a 2-year fellowship in cardiac and vascular ecodoppler, with remuneration based on hours worked.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica is a private cardiovascular institute that delivers prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and research services for cardiovascular diseases. Patients access cardiology consultations, diagnostic studies (ecodoppler, stress tests, imaging), specialized clinical programs (cardiometabolic care, smoking cessation, diabetes screening), and telemedicine services through the institute's miLezica mobile app, Central de Turnos appointment system, and multiple physical clinic locations in Buenos Aires.

Product overview

Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica is a cardiovascular medical institution offering a unified platform of healthcare services centered around its miLezica mobile application and Central de Turnos appointment system. The institute provides specialized medical programs including the Unidad Cardiometabólica for comprehensive cardiometabolic care, the Programa Menos Humo for smoking cessation, and the Programa ACCESS for cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation. The institution also operates advanced diagnostic technologies such as the CLEARPATH diabetes screening system. Medical services span multiple specialties including cardiology, nutrition, psychology, and physical education, with additional training fellowship programs for medical professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• miLezica Mobile Application Patient-facing mobile app on Google Play enabling appointment scheduling, digital prescription access, study-result viewing, medication tracking, medical history review, and communication with physicians for Instituto Cardiovascular Lezica patients.
• Central de Turnos (Appointment Center) Web and phone-based appointment scheduling service accessible via 4735-7000/7008/8833/0200 and the turnos.lezicacardio.com portal, allowing patients to book new appointments and manage existing ones.
• Unidad Cardiometabólica Multidisciplinary cardiometabolic program integrating cardiology, clinical medicine, nutrition, psychology, and physical education to address diagnosis and treatment of cardiometabolic conditions in an integrated manner.
• Programa Menos Humo (Smoking Cessation Program) An 8-12 week structured smoking cessation program addressing physical, psychological, and social aspects of nicotine addiction, with personalized methods adapted to each patient's needs.
• Programa ACCESS (Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation) Cardiovascular program spanning prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and research of cardiovascular diseases at the institute.
• CLEARPath Diabetes Screening Non-invasive diabetes screening technology that detects asymptomatic diabetes in 6 seconds without blood extraction or fasting, offering instant results; first deployment of this technology in Argentina.
• Beca de Perfeccionamiento en Ecodoppler Cardíaco y Vascular Two-year, 24 hours per week fellowship program in cardiac and vascular echocardiography for medical professionals, offering remuneration, additional practice income, a teaching program, and Doppler courses.
• Teleconsultation and Digital Prescriptions Remote consultation services and digital prescriptions offered at physician discretion for clinical situations deemed appropriate, supplementing in-person care at the institute's physical locations.
• Cardiology Consultations and Diagnostic Studies Specialty cardiology consultations and cardiovascular diagnostic procedures including ecodoppler, stress tests, and other imaging studies provided to patients with obras sociales, prepaga, or private coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% smoking cessation success rate with the Menos Humo program vs 7% for unassisted attempts
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sanatorio Finochietto: Buenos Aires private sanatorio with cardiology and cardiovascular surgery services. Comparable regional outpatient/specialty competitor in the same metropolitan catchment area.
• Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires private hospital with robust cardiology and diagnostic imaging services. Comparable as a regional incumbent offering cardiovascular care alongside other specialties.
• Instituto do Coração (InCor / HC-FMUSP): Brazilian heart institute affiliated with the University of São Paulo, providing cardiology, cardiac surgery, and rehabilitation plus teaching. Comparable as a LatAm specialty cardiovascular institute with research and fellowship programs.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Leading Brazilian private hospital with a strong cardiology and cardiometabolic program. Comparable as a broad incumbent in private cardiovascular care across Latin America.
• Texas Heart Institute: US-based specialty heart institute focused on cardiology, cardiac surgery, and research. Comparable in mission (specialized cardiovascular care with research and training) though far larger and global.
• Cleveland Clinic (Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute): Global leader in cardiovascular care, with integrated prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Comparable as a reference point for a multidisciplinary, outcomes-focused cardiovascular franchise.
• Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires: Large Argentine private hospital with a strong cardiology department and outpatient practice. Comparable as a Buenos Aires cardiology provider, but operates as a broader multi-specialty incumbent rather than a dedicated cardiovascular institute.

Emerging players

• Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia (FCV): Colombian specialty cardiovascular foundation/hospital focused on cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and transplantation. Comparable as a LatAm specialty cardiovascular provider with training and research programs.

Direct peers

• ICBA (Instituto Cardiovascular de Buenos Aires): Buenos Aires-based cardiovascular specialty institute offering cardiology, surgery, and rehabilitation. Most direct Argentine competitor to Lezica given the same specialty focus, multi-location model, and private-payer mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instituto-cardiovascular-lezica

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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