ABSTRACT
Hypertension is a major modifi able risk factor for cardiovascular disease, renal failure, and stroke (Androulakis et al. 2009). Almost 26% of the adult population experiences hypertension, while its prevalence may rise to 29% by the year 2025, according to the available literature (Vedanthan and Fuster 2009; Kearney et al. 2005).
