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Table I

Reported cases of coronary syndrome-related orofacial pain.

Authors Sex Age Orofacial symptoms Symptom duration Pain location Cardiological diagnosis
Tzukert et al. (1981) [10] F 56 Paroxysmal pain (and dyspnea) NS Bilateral anterior maxilla Angina pectoris
M 79 Severe continuous pain and thoracic pain 12 h Maxilla and mandible Infero-lateral myocardial infarction
M 67 Paroxysmal pain upon walking NS Bilateral mandible Angina pectoris
Graham & Schinbeckler (1982) [11] F 41 Tooth pain followed by diaphoresis and retrosternal constrictive pain (and left arm referred pain) 1 h Mandible Myocardial infarction
Dalband et al. (2011) [12] M 48 Sharp bilateral TMJ pain following physical activity or anger 4 months Bilateral TMJs Angina pectoris
Turner et al. (2013) [13] F 59 Sensation of “teeth falling out” during physical activity only 7 months Bilateral upper and lower teeth Angina pectoris
Lopez-Lopez et al. (2012) [14] 8 F
22 M
48 to 78 Paroxymal (n = 8) or continuous (n = 3) pain Several hours to 14 days Bilateral mandible 8 myocardial infarctions
3 angina pectoris
Lopez-Lopez et al. (2012) [9] 5 F
4 M
63 to 79
56 to 76
Spontaneous severe pain (n = 9) and effort-induced pain (n = 2) NS Maxilla, mandible, cranium, zygoma, neck, temple, teeth 3 myocardial infarctions
6 angina pectoris
Fazlyab et al. (2015) [8] F 60 Dull constringing sensation
Pain exacerbated by stress and anxiety
2 weeks Left hemiface Angina pectoris followed by myocardial infarction

TMJ = Temporomandibular joint; NS = Not specified.

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