To evaluate (with sufficient accuracy) the profile(demographic and clinical characteristics, health care management) of hypertensive patients seen in private cardiology consultation by holding account of type of exercise of the cardiologist (private exclusive or mixed hospital and private).

Inclusion Criteria:

• male or female > or = 18 years old
• Known hypertension
• agree to take part in this study

Exclusion Criteria:

• none

First three consecutive patients with hypertension seen by Cardiologists