 The pre-hospital-discharge protocol comprises standard ICD follow-up specific ICD programming, and activation of the HM function. The 1st standard follow-up visit is performed 3 months after the pre-discharge control. At this visit the patients are randomized to 3- vs. 12-month follow-up scheme. For the 3-month follow-up group, routine visits are scheduled at 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, and 27 months after patient discharge. For the 12-month remote follow-up group, routine visits are scheduled at 15 and 27 months after discharge. In either group, additional visits are scheduled on patient demand, due to device or lead problems, or due to the following Cardio Report Home Monitoring findings: Elective ICD replacement point, the 1st shock after discharge, an ineffective shock, ineffective anti-tachycardia pacing, ventricular pacing impedance outside the pre-defined range, shock impedance lower than 25 Ohm or greater than 110 Ohm, frequent arrhythmia episodes according to pre-specified criteria. 