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The scope of this study was to assess the hemodynamic (HD) profile of a hypertensive population and to explore its possible role in hypertension control, using the data from a national-representative survey. Impedance cardiography was performed in 771 adult hypertensive subjects, randomly selected from SEPHAR III survey's database. Analysis of impedance cardiography recordings showed a variety of 22 different HD profiles. Only 6.2% of the screened subjects had a normal HD profile. Antihypertensive treatment seems to be unrelated to HD profile. Regression analysis revealed a positive association between the number of altered HD modulators and the lack of BP control. Our findings emphasize the need for HD profile assessment when choosing the most appropriate antihypertensive drug for each patient. Disregarding the HD profile may lead to hemodynamic imbalance and suboptimal blood pressure (BP) control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]