Hypertension is a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mm Hg or more, or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mm Hg or more, or taking antihypertensive medication. Hypertension is a global public health issue and it contributes to the burden of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure and premature mortality and disability. Many guidelines exist for the management of hypertension. Most gr…