A small incision is made in the upper chest, it's 5cm long.
A thin, insulated wire, that’s made out of lead is guided through the vein to the heart.
The doctor connects the lead to the pacemaker and then they program the device.
Once the pacemaker is programed it is then inserted beneath the skin
The doctor will check the pacemaker to ensure that it's working properly
Once the checks are positive, the incision is closed