Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An ECG Heart Test is a simple test to record your heart’s electrical activity.  Getting an Electrocardiogram (ECG) scan doesn’t hurt or take long. Get a scan near you at our Highbrook Medical surgery. ECG tests can rule out any abnormalities or diagnose an issue needing cardiac care.

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ECG Heart Test

If you’re having any heart complaints, a normal first step is to get an ECG scan.  This non-invasive test of heart rhythms gives our healthcare team the ability to make an informed diagnosis about the best cardiac care for you.

An ECG heart test simply records your heart’s electrical activity, it’s completely safe. 

To prepare for your Electrocardiogram test:

  • Before your ECG heart test, inform us if you are taking any heart medications.
  • Next, we’ll need to put some sticky electrodes on your chest, arms and legs. This won’t hurt.
  • For your privacy, we’ll give you a gown to wear
  • It’s good to know the test only takes about 5 – 10 minutes and we’ll have a chat before and after.
  • We can see the results right after the test finishes.
  • Finally, feel free to bring a whānau member or support person.

How to manage ongoing cardiac care

Rest assured, if we diagnose a long term heart condition, we have many ways to manage and alleviate long term conditions. Cardiac care is an important focus for our centre as we know the impact heart health has for so many people. If necessary we will refer you to specialist cardiologist. Make a time for an ECG scan at our Cardiac care centre today.

Frequently asked questions

Will I need other heart monitoring tests?

Normally, we take an Electrocardiogram test called a ‘resting ECG’ which means you will relax in a seat or on a bed. It’s the most common ECG test in cardiac care practice in NZ.
Sometimes, we might refer you for other heart tests or scans like an :

  • Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT): This is conducted while you exercise on a bike or treadmill. It measures changes in the heart due to increased stress on the heart.
  • Cardiac Holter Monitoring Test: This portable device records your heart for 24 – 48 hours while you go about normal activities.
  • An Event Monitoring ECG test is also portable and you get it to record your heart when episodes of dizziness, chest pain or palpitations occur.

A General Cardiology check-up is a great place to start to ensure your heart health and cardiac care is managed.

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Health care professionals providing Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Dr Richard Chong
Dr Richard Chong
General Practitioner
Fluent in English and can understand some Mandarin. Dr Richard Chong is a graduate from the University of Auckland. He has completed a postgraduate diploma in Paediatrics and is a fellow of both the Royal New Zealand GP and Urgent Care colleges
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Pushpa Ram
Pushpa Ram
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER
Fluent in English and Hindi. Pushpa completed her nursing studies in 1984. After Migrating to NZ she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Occupational Health).
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Nerice Fourie
Nerice Fourie
Registered Nurse
Fluent in English and Afrikaans. Nerice completed her Bachelor of Nursing in 2018 and is completing her Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science.
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Mary Chapman
Mary Chapman
Registered Nurse
Fluent in English and can understand Khmer and speak basic Khmer. Mary completed her nursing training in 2002.
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Tara Mougavalu-Fui
Tara Mougavalu-Fui
Registered Nurse
Fluent in English, Niuean and Samoan. Tara graduated from Manukau Institute of Technology in 2012 and has broad experience in general practice and urgent care.
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Jhoy Lazatin
Jhoy Lazatin
Medical Centre Assistant
Fluent in English, Tagalog and Basic Arabic. Jhoy worked for 2 years as a nurse in the Philippines before moving to Saudi Arabia to continue nursing for more than a decade.
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Frequently asked questions

To join our clinic, you first need to fill out the patient enrolment forms to register with the PHO that we belong to. This is a Ministry of Health requirement. You will need to provide proof of identity and eligibility which may include the following forms of identification:

  • NZ Passport or NZ birth certificate
  • International passport with resident visa OR work visa of minimum 24-month duration

On the enrolment form you need to indicate which of our doctors (currently taking new patients) that you would like to be registered with.

Yes. As part of completing your enrolment, we request that you have a free new patient screening appointment with one of our Nursing or Medical Centre Assistant team members. This new patient appointment enables our team to work with you to better understand your current health and wellbeing. Following the new patient appointment as above, you can book your first consultation with your nominated doctor.

All GP appointments are 15 minutes long.

  • One appointment is for a single health issue.
  • Should you wish to have a 30-minute GP appointment, it will be charge at a non-subsidized rate.
  • Depending on your age and health, one of our specialist nursing or pharmacist clinicians may be able to spend more time with you.

If you are a new patient, you will get full access to the patient portal “My Indici” once you have completed your enrolment.

Payment is required at time of consultation. Please note that unpaid accounts will incur an additional $10 monthly administration cost.

There may be additional costs for treatments/tests/materials

We recommend that you book your future appointments via your patient portal My Indici.

If you need an urgent appointment, then please phone the clinic. We have doctors available to discuss your urgent health needs on the day.

All consultations are by appointment only.

Patient portals are secure online sites where patients can access their health information and interact with their general practice. Set up access to your patient portal at or email Info@highbrookmedical.co.nz if you would like help.

We recommend that you plan ahead and request your repeat medicines via your patient portal My Indici two weeks before you run out. If you do not have access to a portal, you can phone us and leave a message with the nurse to organise this. Our doctors use an electronic prescribing system which can send your prescription to your local pharmacy (please specify name and location).

Under 14 Free
14 years - 17 years $16
18+ years $18.50

The results of tests that have been ordered by our Doctors will be available on My Indici when they have been reviewed. If your test results are of concern you will be contacted by one of our team.

We are open:

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am – 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

For health services after hours visit East Care Accident & Medical, 260 Botany Road, Golflands, Auckland 2013. Their phone is 09 277 1516.

These are consultation prices only.

Under 14 Years - Free
14 - 17 years - $13
18 years & over - $29.50

Note charge is the same for in person or by phone or video as you are still receiving the same high quality health provider assessment, diagnosis and planning.

We understand that things can change on the day, but we ask that you call us to advise that you are not able to make your appointment. If we do not hear from you minimum 2 hours prior to your scheduled time, you will receive an invoice for this missed appointment.