Cardiology Articles & Heart Health Guides


Expert insights on ECGs, echocardiograms, heart symptoms, and private cardiac testing in New Zealand. Written by our specialist team.



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By The Cardio Labs Team • September 24, 2026
Understand what hypertension means for your heart health, why it is called the silent killer, and how CardioLabs provides accurate 24-hour blood pressure monitoring in Wellington.
By The Cardio Labs Team • September 21, 2026
Learn how to use a blood pressure monitor correctly at home and why 24-hour ambulatory monitoring is the gold standard for heart health in Wellington and across New Zealand.
By The Cardio Labs Team • August 25, 2026
Learn the meaning of angina, the difference between stable and unstable symptoms, and how to access fast cardiac diagnostics in Wellington at CardioLabs.
By The Cardio Labs Team • August 17, 2026
Discover the difference between a 12-lead ECG and Holter monitoring. Learn how CardioLabs provides rapid, expert heart rhythm diagnostics across Wellington and the Kapiti Coast.
By The Cardio Labs Team • July 26, 2026
Learn about the most common heart conditions affecting New Zealanders, including hypertension and angina, and how CardioLabs provides expert diagnostics in Wellington.
By The Cardio Labs Team • June 25, 2026
Learn the critical heart attack symptoms and warning signs in NZ, including specific signs for women. Understand when to call 111 and how to access cardiac testing.
By The Cardio Labs Team • June 24, 2026
Understand common heart tests like ECGs, echocardiograms, and Holter monitors. Learn how CardioLabs provides fast, expert cardiac diagnostics in Wellington.
By The Cardio Labs Team • March 30, 2026
Confused by blood pressure numbers? Learn what systolic and diastolic readings mean, NZ health targets, and why 24-hour monitoring is the gold standard for accuracy.
By The Cardio Labs Team • February 28, 2026
Recognise the warning signs of heart disease. Learn when to see a cardiologist for chest pain, palpitations, or breathlessness with our expert guide.
By The Cardio Labs Team • January 28, 2026
Learn how a Holter monitor records your heart’s electrical activity for 24 to 48 hours or more to detect arrhythmias and why 24-hour BP monitoring is the gold standard.
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