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    • Dynamic single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging is crucial for assessing physiological processes.
    • Image reconstruction in low-count SPECT is challenged by noise and artifacts, impacting diagnostic accuracy.
    • Existing methods like expectation maximization and Gibbs priors have limitations in handling noise and preserving spatiotemporal information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel maximum a posteriori (MAP) image reconstruction method for dynamic SPECT.
    • To utilize a multivariate kernel density estimator (KDE) for non-parametric prior modeling.
    • To reduce artifacts and improve image quality in low-count SPECT by modeling time-activity functions (TAFs).

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a MAP reconstruction algorithm incorporating a multivariate KDE prior.
    • The KDE prior non-parametrically models TAFs, limiting spatial and temporal variations.
    • Evaluated the method using simulated extended cardiac-torso (XCAT) and Mini-Deluxe phantoms.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed KDE-based MAP method demonstrated superior performance in low-count regimes.
    • Achieved better uniformity within regions of activity and reduced spatiotemporal noise variations.
    • Showcased sharper separation between different activity regions compared to expectation maximization and Gibbs prior methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel MAP method with a KDE prior effectively enhances dynamic SPECT image reconstruction.
    • It significantly mitigates noise-induced artifacts and improves spatiotemporal TAF modeling.
    • This approach offers a promising solution for improving image quality and diagnostic confidence in low-count SPECT imaging.