Dr. Enas A. Enas is a cardiologist whose pioneering research transformed understanding of cardiovascular disease among South Asians. In 1993, he launched the Coronary Artery Disease in Asian Indians (CADI) study, documenting the community’s disproportionately high risk of heart disease and identifying elevated lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), as a major genetic risk factor. His work challenged conventional models of cardiovascular risk assessment, sparked targeted awareness and prevention efforts, and helped shape a more personalized approach to heart disease screening for South Asian Americans.
