I had three stents put in in OCT 2003 for 95% blockages and am currently taking 10 mg Altace and 25 mg Chlorthalidone to control my bp which has been high since high school. When I went to the ER it was 180/90...the lowest I can get it now is 140/80. Just went to the DR this week since I was feeling weak and dizzy and the reading was 160/90. I have an appointment with my cardiologist coming up and would like to hear any suggestions about how to get it lower. The advicor 500 mg/20mg I'm taking for my cholesterol has worked wonders (122 tc) but since ny ecg's have showed an enlarged left ventricle I am worried about getting my bp #'s lowered asap. Thanks in advance to all for taking the time to give their advice.

Dr. appointment this morning...thanks for all the help.

Probably the doctor will consider upping the altace or maybe replacing it with a beta blocker.
How's your weight. Getting it to normal or low will get you a good BP lowering effect.
Maybe all you'll be able to get is a 140 systolic and then you must say "so be it." Lowering your salt intake probably won't have much effect on top of the chlorthalidone you're taking.
Exercise always helps.