India, June 9 -- Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women, yet many don't recognise the signs of a heart attack until it's too late, often because the symptoms can be very different from what we typically associate with heart trouble. In his March 9 Instagram post, Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, MD, Cardiologist, shares 8 essential facts every woman should know about protecting her heart. (Also read: Cardiologist shares how to protect your heart at every age: Smart habits to build in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond )

1. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet many still believe it's a "man's disease." It's time to break that myth.

2. Women's heart attack symptoms often differ from the classic chest pain. Instead...