Effects of Romadan Fasting on Variability in Blood Pressure in Healthy and Hypertensive Subjects

Stable patients with diagnosed hypertension that intend to fast ramadan. Each participant is examined during two planned visits. The first takes place during the month preceding Ramadan. The second during the last week of Ramadan. Participants that miss one appointement or more are exluded from the study. Patient recrutement is conducted in primary care centers of the state of Monastir, out-patients clinic (Cardiology, Endocrinology) at the emergency department of Fattouma Bourguiba university hospital after a clarified written consent.