Juries are notorious for awarding cash where they shouldn't. Remember the idiot who successfully sued MacDonalds because she spilled hot coffee on herself? It is just another example of juries working on the envy principle and sticking it to someone whom they perceive to be better/richer than them - a doctor. John Edwards made a fortune on this paradigm. The guy's widow doesn't deserve a penny.
Your analysis is based on irrelevant anecdotes and has no bearing on this case. The cardiologist was negligent and failed to provide the proffesional services promised. That’s all that matters.