In contrast, BNP (HR: 1.002, 95% CI: 1.000-1.003, P = 0.043) and left ventricular diastolic diameter (HR: 1.039, 95% CI: 1.002-1.081, P = 0.049) were independent predictors for a VT event.The results suggest J-waves in the stable phase in an ECG may be a useful predictor for a VF event in ICD patients.