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I believe that the primary function of the CAC test is to diagnose CAD. Once diagnosed it is redundant to retest. Once diagnosed other tests (i.e. cath, stress test, or CTA with FFR) are more informative as to the extent of the disease. Another CAC test will just confirm the first and possibly reflect an increase but is of little value regarding what medical treatment is best going forward.