Here we outline a preliminary analysis using a novel method which leverages UHF neuroimaging to measure detectable differences in vasculature within the thalamus that may not be detectable at lower field strengths. We provide a tool for detection and quanitifcation of vessels, perivascular spaces, and subsequent overlaps within the thalamus which may be relevant to uncover possible underlying neuroinflammatory processes in focal epilepsy patients. In our analysis, we found a significant difference in the number of thalamic vessels in patients compared to controls, providing a possible marker to measure abnormal or disordered vessel growth possibly associated with increased seizure activity.
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