Treatment of coronary heart disease with surgical procedures, In addition to the use of drugs, you can also undergo surgical procedures as a way to treat coronary heart disease. Some of the medical procedures that you can undergo include: 1. Angioplasty and insertion of a heart ring (stent) In the procedure, the doctor will insert a catheter or a long thin tube into the artery. Then, a wire accompanied by a special balloon is inserted into the narrowed artery through the catheter. The balloon is then inflated, pressing the plaque against the artery wall. Usually, from this process, the doctor will place a permanent heart ring on the narrowed artery to help keep it open. Most of the time, the heart rings are fitted with medication to help maximize its function to keep the arteries open. 2. Heart bypass surgery According to an article published in the Mayo Clinic, one method of surgery that can also be performed as a treatment for coronary heart disease is heart bypass surgery. In t...