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Some data indicates CAC scores increase about 15% per year, and if one starts statins during this period, that will also increase calcium buildup.
Here's a good summary on tests - badic stresd, stress with echo, nuclear stress (MPI), to angiography.
https://www.ccjm.org/content/88/9/502