While interventional cardiology came in at No. 1, other specialties near the top of the list included orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, non-invasive cardiology and radiology.

This is a Class I recall, which means the issue can lead to serious injury or death.

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking more than $1 million from the cardiologist.

He was also ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution. 

The news is part of Philip Morris International's mission to move into other areas, including healthcare. 

More patients also required endovascular thrombectomy treatment than usual.

The recommendation, made specifically with high-risk patients in mind, includes ECGs, X-rays and more.

The team hopes its findings, published in Advanced Functional Materials, could lead to significant improvements in patient care.

By 2018, nearly half of all TMVR patients were going home the very next day. Outcomes for these patients have been consistently positive.