Cardio
Cardiometabolic health, GLP-1 companion services, and the female-specific risk biology long missing from cardiac care.
Veera Health (India's largest online PCOS clinic) crosses $9M+ total raised
Calibrate's 4th annual results report: members achieve 19% avg weight loss over 3 years via GLP-1 + ILI
AHA Circulation 2025 Go Red issue calls for mandatory sex-disaggregated cardiovascular data
Signals in Cardio
- Ecosystem Shift ↗Ecosystem Shift · Apr 29WeightWatchers integrates Zepbound vials via LillyDirect pharmacy for member accessThe Index Editorial
- Policy ↗Policy · Feb 1AHA Circulation 2025 Go Red issue calls for mandatory sex-disaggregated cardiovascular dataThe Index Editorial
- Research ↗Research · Jan 15Calibrate's 4th annual results report: members achieve 19% avg weight loss over 3 years via GLP-1 + ILIThe Index Editorial
- Policy ↗Policy · Dec 20FDA approves Zepbound (tirzepatide) as first drug for obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesityThe Index Editorial
- Product Launch ↗Product Launch · Sep 12Noom launches GLP-1Rx at $149/month with industry-first 'Taper-Off Guarantee'The Index Editorial
- Research ↗Research · Aug 30SELECT trial sex subgroup in JACC: semaglutide reduces MACE in both sexes; women face higher baseline riskThe Index Editorial
Top organizations in Cardio
Function (GLP-1)
StartupGLP-1 recovery, nutrition, and muscle preservation companion services.
Ro
StartupTelehealth platform; GLP-1 prescribing with bundled coaching and adherence tools.
Calibrate
StartupSpecialized obesity-medicine clinic combining GLP-1 prescribing with behavioral coaching.
Noom
StartupBehavioral weight-loss app with GLP-1 program (Noom Med) integration.
WeightWatchers
StartupPublic digital weight-management program; acquired Sequence to add GLP-1 prescribing.
Huel
StartupComplete nutrition meal replacement; high-protein SKUs positioned for GLP-1 users.
Market maps · Cardio
Recent analysis · Cardio
JACC pooled STEP-HFpEF analysis (n=1,145; 49.7% women): semaglutide produces greater weight loss in women (-9.6%) than men (-7.2%); symptom gains equal.
JACC prespecified sex-stratified analysis: semaglutide 2.4mg consistently reduces MACE in both sexes; women face higher baseline CV risk at equivalent BMI.
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