Artifcial Intelligence Empowered Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging in Cardiology:A State‑of‑the‑Art Review

Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging plays a signifcant role in the detection and management of cardiovascular disease(CVD).With recent advancements in computer power and the availability of digital archives,artifcial intelligence(AI)is rapidly gaining traction in the feld of medical imaging,including nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.However,the complex and time-consuming workfow and interpretation involved in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging,limit their extensive utilization in clinical practice.To address this challenge,AI has emerged as a fundamental tool for enhancing the role of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.It has shown promising applications in various crucial aspects of nuclear cardiology,such as optimizing imaging protocols,facilitating data processing,aiding in CVD diagnosis,risk classifcation and prognosis.In this review paper,we will introduce the key concepts of AI and provide an overview of its current progress in the feld of nuclear cardiology.In addition,we will discuss future perspectives for AI in this domain.