James N. Black, MD
Electrophysiologist
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
Patient Care Emphasis
Electrophysiology
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Cardiovascular DiseaseDiplomate of the American Board of Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyDiplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine
Scott & White Appointment
April 2, 2007
Education
Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX, MD, 1981Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, BA, 1977
Specialty Training
Cardiology and Electrophysiology Fellowship, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TNInternal Medicine Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXInternal Medicine Internship, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY
Faculty Rank - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Publications and Research
Black J., Gilliam F., Kaplan AChanges in Heart Rate Variability, Quality of Life, and Activity in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Pace 2007; 30: 56-64Martin, E. S., III, Rogalski, K., and Black, J. N.Quinine may trigger torsades de pointes during astemizole therapy. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology 20[8 Pt 1], 2024-2025. 1997.Echt, D. S., Black, J. N., Barbey, J. T., Coxe, D. R., and Cato, E.Evaluation of antiarrhythmic drugs on defibrillation energy requirements in dogs. Sodium channel block and action potential prolongation. Circulation 79[5], 1106-1117. 1989.Echt, D. S., Barbey, J. T., and Black, J. N.Influence of ventricular fibrillation duration on defibrillation energy in dogs using bidirectional pulse discharges. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 11[9], 1315-1323. 1988.Black J., Gilliam F., Kaplan A
Changes in Heart Rate Variability, Quality of Life, and Activity in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Pace 2007; 30: 56-64Martin, E. S., III, Rogalski, K., and Black, J. N.
Quinine may trigger torsades de pointes during astemizole therapy. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology 20[8 Pt 1], 2024-2025. 1997.Echt, D. S., Black, J. N., Barbey, J. T., Coxe, D. R., and Cato, E.
Evaluation of antiarrhythmic drugs on defibrillation energy requirements in dogs. Sodium channel block and action potential prolongation. Circulation 79[5], 1106-1117. 1989.Echt, D. S., Barbey, J. T., and Black, J. N.
Influence of ventricular fibrillation duration on defibrillation energy in dogs using bidirectional pulse discharges. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 11[9], 1315-1323. 1988.
Professional Memberships
Texas Medical AssociationTravis County Medical SocietyAmerican College of PhysiciansFellow, American College of CardiologyHeart Rhythm SocietyDiplomat, International Board of Heart Rhythm ExaminersCertified Cardiac Device SpecialistFellow, Heart Rhythm SocietyFellow, Heary Rhythm SocietyCertified Cardiac Device Specialist
Languages Spoken
English