[The efficacy of psychotherapy with biofeedback in the rehabilitation of hypertension patients].

85 females with borderline mental disorders in essential hypertension were followed up for a month and 6 months after the treatment (hypotensive drugs + psychotherapy with biofeedback or hypotensive drugs only--45 patients and 40 controls, respectively). The addition of psychotherapy to hypotensive drugs contributed to a higher hypotensive effect, long-term improvement of psychic condition, more active attitude to the treatment process and psychic adaptation. Better quality of life was achieved.