Hypertension management in an outpatient clinic at the Institute of Cardiology of Abidjan (Ivory Coast).

Background: Elevated blood pressure is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Aim: To evaluate blood pressure management in Côte d'Ivoire.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted among 2575 hypertensive patients from the Institute of Cardiology of Abidjan, who were followed for at least 10 years, between January 2000 and December 2009.