Diagnosis‑related failures and medical treatment issues continue to drive the majority of cardiology malpractice claims, according to a new analysis.
A review of 321 closed cases from 2010 to 2025 by The Doctors Company shows breakdowns in clinical judgment, communication and recognition of high‑risk complications—patterns that remain consistent across more than a decade of claims data.
Diagnosis‑related allegations and medical treatment issues each accounted for 36% of cardiology claims, according to the February review. Medication‑related allegations represented 13%, and surgical treatment allegations made up 7%. The average indemnity for cardiology claims reached $394,000, while 69%