Hi
I had 2 stents inserted in March and was put on blood thinners and beta blockers, both of which I understand can affect sleep.
I always used to sleep well apart from bathroom visits. I am 71.
Now, I often have trouble falling asleep. I then often wake up around 3.30 am. As I am going back to sleep it either doesn’t happen or I jolt awake again as I am dropping off, often with weird or vivid dreams.
I try getting up and reading a book until I am sleepy again, with mixed success.
I have been told this is common post angioplasty and with the medications that I am on. Has anybody else experienced this and any tips on how to improve sleep quantity and quality?
Thank you!