RELAX-ICD Trial/Research Study; Quality of Life/Protocol No.P-KARE-01: A 3-month outpatient rehabilitation therapy and psychological counselling including informative talks with conventional therapy, by a cardiologist or general practitioner after implantation of an internal cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in adult patients, whereby the effects of three different strategies are compared. Study hypothesis: the rehabilitation programme will be beneficial in the management of any psychological problems possibly as a result from the intervention, and will help to overcome anxiety, and contribute to improved quality of life.
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Inclusion Criteria: * First ICD implant within past 12 weeks * Agrees to sign patient/partner informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Angina pectoris CCS III \& IV * NYHA functional class IV * Inability to follow rehabilitation programme * Exercise limitations due to clinical condition * Symptomatic exercise-induced tachyarrhythmias * Any major non-cardiac condition that would adversely affect survival during study duration * Unable to comply to study procedures * Participates in a concurrent study